User:TreyChildress28

Can you draw a straight line? Most adults don’t consider by themselves artistic. Parents do, however, worry about their toddler’s art abilities. As a child care provider for the past 10 years, I’ve had many discussions with parents about ‘how their toddler is doing’ so far as getting ready for preschool or kindergarten. They will worry a lot about the final product of their toddler’s art tasks. I try to make clear to them that art is not merely knowing how to draw a flower or a puppy, or whether or not little Jerrika colors in the ranges. Little kids need to have self-expression and the ‘doing of art’ more than having a page from a coloring book to hang on the fridge.

When a two-year old puts his chubby little hand in a bath tub of finger paint and happily smears all of the colors together on the paper or if he makes yet another ‘snowman’ out of play-doh, he’s creating. Granted, he will certainly let you know that his painting is his dad’s truck although you ‘just can’t see it. ’ Typically the important thing to bear in mind is that by allowing our little kids to experience art in their own way, we let them show us how they see the world around them, how they feel and think.

I always enjoy art time with my toddler and kindergarten age groups. Yeah, they can make a chaos, however they just wiggle with excitement when I take out there the ‘arts & crafts’ tub of supplies! Getting been a military spouse and lived in a few different places, I have always returned to providing home day care. Since a result, I’ve had to make do with whatever space I can find in the many homes we possess lived in. There’s not always a lot of room, but art will take place just about anywhere. I’ve found that the activity is most effective when it’s pre-planned and once I’ve set goals for the experience.

Art is important for toddlers due to the way it makes little kids feel special and good about themselves. When your toddler finishes a publication cut-out collage and holds up his masterpiece to you with that glowing smile doesn’t that make you feel good about both of you? Through creating simple art projects, that same toddler isn't just learning to take pride in his accomplishments, but also to think and refine his hand-eye coordination and physical skills. Through fine art, children learn to identify colors, cause-and-effect, shapes, problem solving, sharing and cooperation among a number of other skills.

Mother and father must be sure you ask small children or preschoolers questions about their projects that will assist them think about what they have made rather than ask them ‘What is that? ’ For example, ‘C. J., tell Mommy about your painting. ’ C. L will start to talk about his work or anything otherwise he feels important at the time! This shows your child that you are considering what he thinks and aren’t’ just confused about what you see! Make sure to hang the art work up in a prominent place in your house so the entire family can enjoy it.

Art encounters are a major part of a toddler’s daily activities. They have grown enough to grasp objects and tear document and hold crayons and brushes. Naturally they are thrilled with the anticipation of a new artwork project, and most important, with the quality time spent with the important adults in his/her life.