User:HenriettaCardone

Can you pull a straight line? The majority of grown ups 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. These people worry a lot about the final product of their toddler’s art tasks. I try to clarify with them that art is not simply knowing how to draw a flower or a puppy, or whether or not little Jerr colors in the ranges. 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 is creating. Granted, he will certainly let you know that his painting is his dad’s truck while you ‘just can not see it. ’ Typically the important thing to keep in mind is that by allowing our little kids to experience art in their own way, we be sure to 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 preschool age groups. Yeah, they can make a mess, nonetheless they just wiggle with excitement once i take away the ‘arts & crafts’ tub of supplies! Possessing been a military better half and lived in a few different places, I’ve always returned to providing home day care. Since a result, I’ve were required to make do with whatever space I can find in the different homes we’ve lived in. There’s not always a lot of room, but art may take place just about anywhere. I’ve found that the activity is most effective when it’s pre-planned so when I’ve set goals for the activity.

Art is important for toddlers because of 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 beaming smile doesn’t that make you feel good about both of you? Through creating simple art projects, that same toddler is not just learning to take pride in his accomplishments, but also to think and refine his hand-eye coordination and physical skills. Through art, children learn to identify colors, cause-and-effect, shapes, problem solving, sharing and co-operation among many other skills.

Parents must remember to ask small children or preschoolers questions about their projects that can help them think about what they’ve made rather than ask them ‘What is that? ’ For example, ‘C. J., tell Mommy about your painting. ’ C. J will commence to discuss his work or anything more he feels important at the time! This too 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 popular place in your home so the whole family can enjoy it.

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