Month: March 2021

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Fun Art Activities for Kids

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Most parents give children an easel and a set of colour pencils, crayons, or paint to draw and paint with. While kids enjoy that, there are lots of fun ways to paint as well. These art activities will encourage the children to use colours more and have fun. Here are some interesting art activities you can do with your children.

Nature artwork

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The children will collect whatever they can find in their garden, like flowers and leaves. They will then arrange these in special ways and paste them on their art copy using glue. This way they will have a connection with nature and find the results to be interesting.

Back-and-forth drawing

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This activity is really fun, and it should be done in groups. For example, one kid will draw something, and another kid will continue the drawing. This way something creative will come up and the kids will be excited to see the results.

Playdough modelling

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Kids love to play with playdough. They can make lots of things using colourful playdough. Unlike clay, playdough is not messy. It is also safe for children to use.

These fun activities will encourage kids to do them every day. They will learn many things from these fun activities.

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Why Art Is Important for Early Childhood Development

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Studies have shown that in schools that had mandatory art classes, the children were better at math and science. Art doesn’t only teach drawing and painting skills to children. It can help in the development of various skills that will help them in the future.

Language development

Children learn new words, shapes, and colours when painting. Their vocabulary increases which helps them to learn the language easily. They learn to use descriptive words to explain what they have drawn. They learn to express their feelings.

Motor skills

When children draw, they have to hold the pencil, use the right colour and imagine what to draw. This hand-eye coordination improves motor skills. Holding scissors can improve the dexterity which will help them to write.

Decision-making

Art can improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills. When drawing something, children need to make a decision; for example, whether they should colour the leaves light green or dark green. Children try new ideas while drawing which will help them later in life.

With the help of art, the children become more aware of their surroundings. They try to portray whatever they see and learn into their art paper. Art thus plays a vital role in the mental development of children and they must always be encouraged to draw and paint to sharpen their skills. Schools must place extra attention on the art classes, especially when they are in kindergarten.