Source:
Kohl,
M. (2013). The importance of art in a
child's development. Retrieved from
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/maryann-kohl-importance-of-art/379002442/
Article Summary:
Art does not only create a fun experience for children but it helps children
with extra life skills. It helps with communication skills by being able to
show how express oneself. They are able to communicate in a visual way; for
example when a child draws from an experience they can express it with art,
such as making colorful shapes to express how they felt. It might be difficult
for them to express what they felt through words; therefore they can say what
they feel through art. They can learn problem-solving skills through art because
they have to figure what to use to work the best. Such as which colors should
be mixed to make purple, or what length of string they need to cut for their
mobile, or what length of tape they need. It helps them independently make
decisions to problem solve. Art helps promotes social and emotions skills, one
of the ways is teaching children how to share and appreciates others work. It
is able to show how unique each individual is and gives a chance to show their
success through their own creativity. Art also helps strengthen fine motor
skills. Such as working with paint brushes, crayons, scissors and bottled glue
because of the hand movements they make. Art is a chance for children to
express oneself and show their own creativity. Everyone has their own way of
creating art and puts their own creative spin on their work. The concepts of
talent and creativity should be separated
to help children think out of the box. Art does not have to be “perfect,” but
it is their own individual creative work.
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