Drawing and painting teaches your child creativity, eye-hand co-ordination, and how to use tools.
All types of creative artistic activities provide several benefits to your child;
· Concentration – As your toddler works on his art piece, he is learning how to sit still and concentrate.
· Self confidence – When your toddler creates that masterpiece and you show them how proud you are of their accomplishment, they gain self confidence. Make sure to display the masterpiece in your home!
· Self expression – Although those scribbles on the paper don’t resemble much to you, they do to your toddler. Drawing and painting allows children to express themselves.
It’s important that you have a variety of creative tools for your toddler so they do not become bored with this activity. Crayons, markers, paints, coloured pencils, and lots of coloured paper are a good start.
Place your child in a location where you won’t be too worried about the mess they create. (Make sure that all markers and paints are the washable kind!)