Most people think of drawing as a creative outlet. It’s an extra activity for the “creative types”. But that is not true. Drawing has very little to do with creativity. It is about seeing, thinking and sharing oneself. Drawing is a way to explore our thoughts, build our brain and understand the world more effectively.
Ok, so art might not cure your child’s anxiety, but doing art has been proven a successful antidote. And since all our kids are participating in an anxiety producing global pandemic, it’s time to load up on whatever is going to help them.
Art, drawing in particular, encourages creativity, fine motor development, attention to detail and improve hand eye coordination. Look at the positive impact Young Rembrandts classes have had on this preschooler as written by her mother.
Drawing is a great way to get creative juices flowing for your kiddos this summer. Not only is it good for boosting creativity, but it is a great way for them to document what happens throughout the summer.
Young children make marks on paper as a way to make sense of the world, to make their ideas real and to share what they’re thinking. And for children that draw regularly there are very significant benefits.
It’s mid December and kids have been in school for about 16 weeks. While tidying up Brayden’s papers and being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of worksheets kids do in first grade; I noticed his handwriting. While there were some bright spots, overall it was sloppy and inconsistent – both letters and numbers – so it was decided his handwriting needed some extra attention at home. So what are we going to do? I’m creating the first EVER…. Brownie Bear Handwriting Challenge!
