Self-EsteemĪrt and craft activities give kids a sense of achievement and allow them to take pride in their work which builds confidence. Creativity is not about doing something better than others, it is about thinking, exploring, discovering, and imagining.” 5. Creativity is not to be confused with talent, skill, or intelligence. In an interview, she says “In children, creativity develops from their experiences with the process, rather than concern for the finished product. I came across this interesting article about Mary Ann Kohl who is the author of numerous award-winning art idea books for children. It also fosters mental growth in children by providing opportunities for trying out new ideas, new ways of thinking and problem-solving. By doing something creative, you allow for self-expression and this lets kids express (and cope with) their feelings. CreativityĪrt allows kids to develop their creativity which is important throughout their lives. To master math, you need good thinking and problem-solving skills which art and crafts activities help with as well. Kids get to learn about and recognise different shapes, count and sort out their art supplies and even measure out lengths and sizes of art materials. But math skills are used frequently and have a positive effect of developing mathematical skills in preschool children. National Endowment for the Arts 2015)īasic math skills are often not thought of as being part of art and crafts activities. – “The arts in early childhood: social and emotional benefits of arts participation” (Melissa Menzer, PhD. A skill all parents want our kids to grasp as soon as possible so they can start listening to us! (Kelly is still practising this one!)Īs children become toddlers, they experience, to varying degrees, rapid development of communication skills, motor skills, and perspective-taking (or the ability to see from “someone else’s shoes”) “Why did you choose that colour?” “Tell me about what you made.” They learn new vocabulary from parents and when following verbal instructions they use their listening skills. When kids make art or crafts they get to talk about their work which develops their communication skills. LiteracyĮarly child literacy skills in art and crafts cover a wide range of areas – from speaking and reading to listening and understanding. I remember when we first taught Kelly to tie her laces, she could tie them herself after a day! Amazing! 2.
The quicker their fine motors skills develop the more they can do on their own, from eating by themselves to tying their own shoelaces. Their bilateral coordination skills improve as they learn to use both hands at the same time.Īll this happens when they paint, colour, glue and cut. When kids use their fingers to manipulate art materials they are developing their fine motors skills as they use those small muscles in their hands. Here are 6 important areas of child development that you can help your kids practice by doing art and crafts with them at home in Hong Kong. Kids love to do arts and crafts and it’s important for them to practice it both at school and at home. That’s why they do so much of it at kindergarten and primary school in Hong Kong, Singapore and all around the world! As a kindergarten teacher and mother, I can personally vouch for the benefits first-hand as I started doing arts and crafts at home with my daughter Kelly from a very young age.
Have you ever wondered why art and crafts are so important for child development? And for children age 3 – 8 experts say it is the most important way to help them grow and develop.
6 reasons why art and crafts are important for child development
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