Importance of Art for Young Children

In recent years, the focus of school curriculum has largely shifted to engineering or medicine. Preparation for competitive exams is popping up earlier in a student’s life. So when will they get the chance to explore the field of arts? Many regard the education of art as a hogwash or not worthy of a future career. But basic DIY Craft activities create the foundation for positive child development. The ability things with just a bunch of ideas along with your hands is swiftly turning into a thing of the past. Hence, arts are more important to the current generation of children than ever.

Helping children learn art

It is quite necessary for us to help children while they learn the ins and outs of art. We also have to ensure that they are equipped with the right equipment, skills and technique which would allow them to transform their ideas into reality. Children must remain the centre of focus when school curriculum is being formulated. Aspects like exploring, discovery and play have to be constant as far as the child’s participation is concerned.

 

The creation and comprehension of symbols is always popular with kids. Craft activities with adult-level complexity are not suitable for them. Weekly or daily change to the art-making schedule do not provide a consist opportunity for them to use appropriate material for continuous development. Thus, scribbling, drawing, playing with clay or magnets, painting, etc., remain the central components which should be offered to them on a daily basis.

Developmental advantages due to art

1. Motor Skills

While creating art, most of the motions involve the manipulation of fingers and the wrist. Whether it be scribbling on a piece of paper with a crayon or painting with a brush, fine motor skills keep improving. Around the age 3 or 4 years, it is essential that children are comfortable forming a circle with a pencil, drawing a square and cutting accurately with a scissors. This makes sure that they are hitting the age-appropriate developmental milestones.

 

2. Development of Language

Creating various types of art creates an environment where children constantly come across new words, shapes, colours and objects. This grows their vocabulary exponentially as well as perking their interest in various processes.

 

3. Graphical Learning

Creating various shapes or structures with clay, organizing beads in a certain order, drawing complex objects, etc., end up developing the visual-spatial skills of children. You must have noticed even 2 year old kids comfortably using a cellphone. This is due to the fact that children start learning through visual or graphical information even before they start reading books. Thus, art teaches them how to interpret visual cues far more easily.

 

4. Creativity

When children are provided the necessary space and freedom to go all the way their ideas, it helps develop a spirit of innovation and creativity. New ways, unconventional directions and even failures could foster this spirit.

 

5. Societal Awareness

Art exposes various societal trends to young minds. It can be manifest in various forms like the colour, shape or texture of their favourite personality or cartoon character. A discussion helping them recognize the various concepts and removing any sort of prejudice at a young age is crucial. And art provides this opportunity in a powerful way.

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