The kids develop their own style right away. My gift as a teacher is to explain how the acrylic medium works - like Glue- and to provide all the tools as they are ready at each stage.
I demo for 5 minutes at the start of every class, of what i expect them to be able to accomplish for that day.
I couldn't believe I chose such a difficult topic - why did I put out images of 3-5 birds in a grouping.
I do not "touch-up" their painting after it is done. They know they have done the best they are able to create. Also their is also next year.