As a parent, you have seen your toddler gran their crayons and scribble endless shapes on paper. The focus and the joy this activity brings them and their total involvement are not hard to see. As children grow up, we often tend to sideline art for more important things and subjects like maths and sciences. However, art should be considered an expression of how children perceive themselves and the world around them, and should not be neglected.

What seems to be an entertainment activity is actually great for value addition and plays an important role in a child’s development. 

Here are some significant benefits of making art a part of your child’s routine:

Boosts motor skills

The very activity of coloring, painting, tearing paper, turning pages, folding, and sticking helps children improve their dexterity. It develops motor skills, and mobility, and helps kids develop a good grip.

Self-expression

From a child’s point of view, they don’t have any control over their lives. Everything is driven and controlled by their parents. Arts and crafts become outlets in which children can develop their sense of self and perception of how they view things within their ecosystem.

They use colors, shapes, and visuals to express how they think and feel- and translate it onto a piece of paper.

Critical thinking

In art, the possibilities are endless. The theme, the color scheme, the storyline- children get to create from all of these possibilities and make active decisions and choices that help them become confident, evaluative, and analytical.

Gives rise to imagination

Art allows your child’s imagination to soar. They are able to use the medium of art o imagine and render physical copies of their imagination onto paper. It allows them to be free and to think in novel and unique ways, which helps them develop their own personality young.

Learning

Arts and crafts are a fun, immersive way to teach kids about different concepts. The tools allow children to grasp things with very little effort and improve their impression and recall. Even science lessons can be taught through art in easy ways that kids will comprehend better.

Art is a smart way for parents to help children in their growth journey. It is more than just fun. When converted into conscious play, art can help kids grow both personally and in school. 

It is a great tool for parents and teachers to help children grow, learn, and succeed in every aspect of their lives.