How painting and handicrafts encourage children
Many children love to do handicrafts, paint and design things. And it is definitely worth promoting this interest, because creative tasks not only promote imagination, but also mental and motor skills. Here you can find out exactly why handicrafts are so great for children and what your little artist can use to turn the children’s room into a studio.
Children are interested in painting and handicrafts from an early age
Children usually enjoy drawing with colored pencils or, perhaps more appropriately, doodling from an early age. That’s no wonder, because it’s really fascinating for the little ones to see how something completely new is created on a previously empty surface. You can use this innate curiosity of your child to playfully encourage your child. And that in several areas. Because when children paint and do handicrafts, it not only promotes their creativity. The fine motor skills, especially those of the hands, are also trained through the diverse movements.
Tip: It is of course important to always encourage your child in an age-appropriate manner. For example, children should only use scissors when they are doing handicrafts when they are completely confident in using them.
Encourage mental abilities through handicrafts
The creative activities involved in handicrafts also help children to visualize abstract concepts and “understand” complicated facts – in the truest sense of the word. Your child may not understand what a “shape” is until they have drawn or cut out a circle, triangle and square from paper.
You can also expand your child’s vocabulary while doing handicrafts by talking to them about their masterpieces. It is best if you ask a lot of questions. “Tell me! What can you see in the picture?” “How did you do it?” “What is it made of?” If your little one then describes a picture or a handicraft and you help him to name the individual materials and techniques, he will learn along the way new words.
Testing is above studying
When it comes to handicrafts, it is primarily important for children to be able to try things out as freely as possible. It is therefore good if you provide him with a wide variety of materials for crafting. With paper, cardboard, fabric, wax crayons, watercolor and chalk, children can then let their imagination run wild and try out the most diverse combinations. The works of art do not always have to be perfect. The main thing is that your child has fun creating something new. It is also important to praise your child for their colorful creations. Because then it feels taken seriously and its self-confidence is automatically strengthened.
Tip:Maybe you would like to do a small exhibition? Simply frame a selection of the most beautiful works of art and present them to the other family members after dinner in a small children’s room exhibition. It’s fun for everyone and brings the family together. At the same time, your child will enjoy painting and handicrafts.
Encourage with the right painting and craft supplies
Variety and the right equipment are particularly important to ensure that your child stays on the ball over a longer period of time. If your child can always try out new materials and you give them a few new suggestions in between, they will certainly have fun realizing their creative ideas for a long time. Just pay attention to what your child particularly enjoys and then think about what else he might like. In this way you can encourage your child according to their age and achievements and they can fully exploit their creative potential.