Art promotes physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive growth in children. Physical growth is promoted through the
movements involved in painting, coloring, drawing, scribbling, and playing with
clay. All these motions improve fine motor skills. Art activities foster motor
and hand-eye coordination. In turn, these skills promote growth in other areas.
Social growth is promoted by art. Children learn
responsibility. They learn that they must put their work in a safe storage
space when they are finished. Learning to work and share with others is
stressed. In many programs, several children will share one container of paint
or a box of crayons. They learn to respect the property of others. They also
learn to value the work and ideas of others.
Art experiences also promote emotional growth. Through a
creative activity, children are allowed to express emotions. For example,
pounding at the woodworking bench, hitting play dough, or scribbling with
crayons allows angry children to express their frustrations in an acceptable
way. Children also have the chance to choose their own activity. For instance,
during a painting session children decide what they will paint. Their choices—a
pet, a friend, or a flower—are often expressions of their feelings.
Related Training:
Guiding Art Activities: Painting 2 hours
Stages of Art: Scribbling Drawing and Coloring - 1 hour
Using Visual Arts to Enhance Development (1 hour / .1 CEU)
Special Interest Centers(1 hour / .1 CEU)
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