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Can you pull a straight line? Most adults don’t consider on their own 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 worry a lot about the final product of their toddler’s art jobs. I try to clarify with them that art is not just knowing how to draw a flower or a puppy, or whether or not little Jerrika colors in the lines. Little kids need to experience self-expression and the ‘doing of art’ more than having a page from a coloring book to hang on the freezer.

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 when he makes yet another ‘snowman’ out of play-doh, he’s creating. Granted, he will certainly tell you that his painting is his dad’s truck even though you ‘just can not 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 clutter, but they just wiggle with excitement once i take away the ‘arts & crafts’ tub of supplies! Possessing been a military spouse and lived in a few different places, I have always returned to providing home day care. As a result, I’ve had to make do with whatever space I can find in the various homes we possess lived in. There’s not always a lot of room, but art may take place just about anyplace. I’ve found that the activity is most effective when it’s pre-planned and once I’ve set goals for the activity.

Art is important for toddlers due to way it makes little kids feel special and good about themselves. When your toddler finishes a magazine cut-out collage and keeps up his masterpiece to you with that glowing smile doesn’t that make you really 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 artwork, children learn to identify colors, cause-and-effect, shapes, problem solving, sharing and cooperation among many other skills.

Mother and father must remember to ask toddlers or preschoolers questions about their projects that will make them think about what they’ve made rather than ask them ‘What is that? ’ For example, ‘C. J., tell Mommy with regards to your painting. ’ C. M will learn to speak about his work or anything more he feels important at the time! This too shows your child that you are considering what this individual thinks and aren’t’ just confused about what you see! Make sure to hang the art work up in a notable place at home so the entire family can enjoy it.

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