Paint It Out: VRM

Pre-Session Family Questionnaire

Thank you for choosing Paint It Out! To ensure our upcoming session is as joyful, engaging, and tailored to your children as possible, please take a few moments to fill out this brief questionnaire. Your insights help me curate the perfect environment and art invitations for your little artists.

I. The Basics

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Best Contact Number & Email

Artist 1 (Name & Age)

Artist 2 (Name & Age)

II. Health, Safety & Sensitivities

Safety and comfort are our top priorities. We exclusively use non-toxic, washable materials.

1. Does either child have any allergies?

Please include food, environmental, or specific skin sensitivities to soaps, lotions, or paints.

2. Are there any other medical or sensory notes I should be aware of?

e.g., sensitivity to loud noises, specific textures they dislike, etc.

III. A Glimpse Into Their World

Every artist is unique. Tell me a little bit about what makes your children shine.

3. How would you describe each child's personality in just 3 words?

4. What are their current interests or obsessions?

e.g., dinosaurs, outer space, specific colors, nature, building things

5. How does your 3-year-old typically respond to tactile, messy play?

e.g., Do they dive right in, or are they hesitant to get paint on their hands?

IV. Navigating the Creative Process

Since our intro session is focused on process art and working through perfectionism, this information is incredibly helpful.

6. How does your 7-year-old typically respond to making a mistake or encountering a creative challenge?

7. How do they feel about the phrase "there are no mistakes in art"?

8. When they feel frustrated, what is usually the best way to help them reset?

e.g., giving them space, offering a distraction, talking it through, humor

V. The Sibling Dynamic

Creating art together is a beautiful bonding experience.

9. How do your children typically play together?

e.g., Do they prefer to collaborate, play side-by-side independently, or does the younger one like to mimic?

10. Are there any specific triggers between them that I should be mindful of during our session?

e.g., sharing materials, needing distinct physical boundaries/their own space

VI. Final Thoughts

11. Is there a specific goal or hope you have for this session?

12. Anything else you'd like me to know?

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