Art is of fundamental importance in the growth of children and in the discovery of their emotions
THEmodern art is of paramount importance in the growth of children and the discovery of their emotions. In fact i children they are naturally inclined to art and creativity as an expression of feelings. Unfortunately in compulsory school, beyond some exceptions, art becomes a secondary subject and in some cases it is even absent.
Eliminating artistic expression from children's lives means denying them the opportunity to discover or express a talent. Let's think about how much importance the school normally gives to subjects such as mathematics and science and how unfortunately they are artistic subjects more often than not they are given little consideration.
Thus children tend to stimulate the activities of theleft hemisphere of the brain - linked to logic and rationality - to the detriment ofright hemisphere, which instead supports our creativity and intuition. In an ideal world, the two hemispheres of the brain should operate in a balanced way. Art and creativity therefore deserve to have an important place in school.
And when that doesn't happen? There are now alternatives outside of school which can favor artistic expression, such as painting and drawing courses or real ones creative workshops. Schools that follow the Steiner method or the Montessori method, as well as other schools that follow “unconventional” teaching methods give great importance to creativity and art for the growth of children.
During the day children who, for example, love to color or draw, should have them available the necessary time to freely engage in these activities, even simply at home. When the school does not intervene from this point of view, parents can make available to children i materials necessary for artistic expression and make sure that they have them at hand so that they use them when they feel the desire or the need.
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The benefits of art in children
Here are some of the main ones benefits of art in raising children. Even if we are no longer children, let's take this into account, so as not to forget how much artistic expression can be a source of well-being in our daily life.
In fact, art and creativity help everyone to express emotions and find some relaxation.
Bilateral coordination
Activities such as coloring, drawing, and cutting require children to use both hands. This skill it's important because they will find it again when they have to learn a perform other tasks, such as tying your shoes, handwriting, or typing on a computer.
Motor coordination
To draw shapes, cut out shapes, color and write, children must use motor coordination with great precision. They develop it by growing also thanks to artistic activities and will be able to exploit it when they are older and, for example, they will learn to dress themselves or play a sport.
Knowing how to wait
Creating means learning to wait and develop the ability to have patience. A work of art requires a lot of care and dedication and the same goes for a small creation made by children. In fact, the more time and attention they devote to their artistic pursuits, the more likely they will get results that will satisfy them. So children will know from an early age that commitment and waiting are needed to get the best.
Deepen the links
Create something together or simply make a drawing and color it with four hands it helps to deepen the bonds between brothers and sisters and between parents and children, without forgetting that even grandparents can help their grandchildren in their artistic activities. The little ones will love spending time with the grown-ups even more and will learn from those who will set a good example for them.
Sense of innovation
When children are encouraged to create something new, they develop a real sense of innovation that will be very important in their life because it will make them progress in thought and actions. They will be people who will know how to go in search of new ways and tools for improvement, unlike those who prefer to follow pre-established directions and paths, such as suggest MaryAnn Kohl, educator and author of numerous books dedicated to children.
Did you develop your passion for art as a child? Did you also take it with you as adults?
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