If you’re a parent and finding activities that your child enjoys is key to keeping them learning and engaged. One activity that is often overlooked is art! Art is more than just a creative outlet, it’s a tool that can help children problem-solve, learn about different cultures and encourages children to work collaboratively.
For children, art is a way for them to express their ideas. Long before a child has learned to write, it’s the cognitive development and problem-solving outlet it provides
Unfortunately, as adults, we lose our artistic confidence at a young age. Usually, it’s because we start to look critically at our own art by around the age of 6. If a child’s creativity is taken away from an early age, we end up taking away a language from the child. Art helps us understand the world and develops our imagination. It’s a great way for children to connect with each other. It’s a time to feel calmer, and more focused. What’s more, art helps children accept advice and use it constructively – as well as invites them to welcome different points of view. Similarly, art can be empowering to children and improve behaviour, such as anxiety, and restlessness. Art classes are an ideal place for children to extend their friendship circles.
Art introduces children to different cultures and traditions around the world. Plus, it can help them see that even with different beliefs, people are all equal. This can be instrumental in preventing bullying. Children who realise that people have different customs are more likely to accept them just as they are. When making traditional art pieces or objects, they take the time to explore the traditions behind them and why they are made.