Importance of Art and craft in early childhood education
A young child learns fast as he ventures out of the house. School is the first formal place created for him to experience new things and learn from his environment.
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When the child becomes a toddler, he experiences vast development of communication skills, motor skills, and perspective-taking from the environment provided to him. Art and Craft help them grow and develop. All Education boards have incorporated Art Education as the most important pillar of learning and development-STEAM Education. The first and foremost benefit of Arts and Crafts work is that it teaches the child patience to sit, concentrate, and be occupied in a classroom.
Kids love to do art and craft work and must practice it at school and home. It might sound far-fetched to some, but in reality, children learn a lot doing their creative work, and it encompasses:
- Coordination of hand movements and putting their creativity in colors. The color enhances their motor control and awareness about colors, contrasts, and eye coordination.
- Art and Craft incorporate a high form of human creativity. It engages, inspires, and challenges pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their unique works of art, Craft, and design. This process enables them to think critically and develop a more in-depth understanding of art and design.
- It is a form of self-expression where they unleash their subconscious mind through this medium.
- It enhances the aesthetic value and proficiency in freely drawing and painting their expressions. The child learns to analyze and evaluate any piece of art according to his perspective.
- Art and creative pursuits positively impact mental health and well-being. It is a great way for children to reflect and manage their emotions. Turning a thought into a tangible piece of art is a brilliant way of allowing us to manage our internal thoughts and feelings, molding them into something real.
- Art also improves the confidence and self-esteem of a child. For example, children gain confidence in expressing themselves through art. Being able to channel thoughts and feelings into their artwork, in turn, helps them feel more confident in communicating how they feel.
- It also involves peer assessment and feedback. Receiving positive or constructive feedback can only boost self-esteem and allow children to recognize their strengths and accomplishments.
Thus Beansprouts Preschool, Gurgaon, gives ample opportunity to the tiny tots to learn, enjoy and paint their world in various hues of their choice.
HAPPY COLORING!
For an artistic vision to be executed successfully, it is a good idea for children to think ahead and consider how they will achieve the end goal. Planning and having foresight, is an important life skill that goes hand in hand with other key skills, such as organization.
Art is a subject that can be linked to many other subjects! As Beansprouts Preschool takes a topic-based approach, it is very straightforward to incorporate art. Be it languages, Science, or math, and art helps a child comprehend and better understand.