There is no doubt that arts and crafts make kids happy. But there’s more to arts and crafts than the giggles and the dirty fingers it brings.
When Art Smart was starting out, Aubrey Rose Bea Decloedt, Art Smart’s founder, teacher and mother of two, had one of the rooms in her house as her classroom and art studio. As young as two years old, her two kids would join her art classes, just making doodles using paper and art materials readily available in the classroom. Allowing them to join was not just to keep them busy. Aubrey knew then that letting her kids create is important to their development.
So, what are the benefits of exposing kids to arts and crafts at a very young age?
Provides the foundation for their future learning. Of course, arts and crafts for a two year old are more of a past time since playing outdoors is not yet ideal for them.
Holding a paintbrush, a pencil or a crayon is a great example of early arts and crafts assisting in the development and improvement of fine motor skills in kids, and this will carry to other situations that need hand-eye coordination.
When Art Smart was starting out, Aubrey Rose Bea Decloedt, Art Smart’s founder, teacher and mother of two, had one of the rooms in her house as her classroom and art studio. As young as two years old, her two kids would join her art classes, just making doodles using paper and art materials readily available in the classroom. Allowing them to join was not just to keep them busy. Aubrey knew then that letting her kids create is important to their development.
So, what are the benefits of exposing kids to arts and crafts at a very young age?
Provides the foundation for their future learning. Of course, arts and crafts for a two year old are more of a past time since playing outdoors is not yet ideal for them.
Holding a paintbrush, a pencil or a crayon is a great example of early arts and crafts assisting in the development and improvement of fine motor skills in kids, and this will carry to other situations that need hand-eye coordination.
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The grip will come in naturally, and they don't even have to learn how to write their name yet in order to do this! Pretty soon, you might witness developmental milestones such as learning to draw circles expected at age three or cutting around the edges of a square using safety scissors expected at age four at a much earlier time in your kids.
Improves concentration. Isn't it a challenge to keep kids still and in one place? Show them colors - paint, colored pencils or crayons - and they will stay at it for a long time. Colorful things are known to catch the interest and attention of kids!
Improves concentration. Isn't it a challenge to keep kids still and in one place? Show them colors - paint, colored pencils or crayons - and they will stay at it for a long time. Colorful things are known to catch the interest and attention of kids!
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Improving a child's concentration is not just for discipline, but it will be instrumental once they start going to school where they are expected to complete tasks independently.
Aubrey's daughter, Kaela, was introduced to art when she was two. At age three, she can complete an art for two hours without interruptions. She is now seven years old and can do a variety of activities on her own, which leads us to the third benefit!
Aubrey's daughter, Kaela, was introduced to art when she was two. At age three, she can complete an art for two hours without interruptions. She is now seven years old and can do a variety of activities on her own, which leads us to the third benefit!
Aubrey's 7-year old daughter, Kaela, painting on her own
Aubrey's 5-year old son, Sean, just doodling away on his free time
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Teach kids to be confident in their uniqueness and skills while they are still young. This will positively affect the different areas of their lives as they grow up.
Encourages inventiveness. Art not only encourages kids to express themselves, but it also teaches them to take risks in its creation. To a degree, learning how to take risks also leads to another type of learning - learning how to innovate - which will be important once kids grow up to be adults.
Encourages inventiveness. Art not only encourages kids to express themselves, but it also teaches them to take risks in its creation. To a degree, learning how to take risks also leads to another type of learning - learning how to innovate - which will be important once kids grow up to be adults.
Boosts confidence. When it comes to art, there are no right and wrong answers. Art allows kids to express themselves and use their imagination without restrictions. Kids also naturally take pride and develop a sense of accomplishment the moment they see the fruits of their labor.
After an art class, it’s also good for parents to hang their kids’ artwork at home either by the wall or the refrigerator door. Proud parents equal to confident kids.
After an art class, it’s also good for parents to hang their kids’ artwork at home either by the wall or the refrigerator door. Proud parents equal to confident kids.
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Inventive people are those who seek new ways to improve the things around them or new ways to solve problems. We need more inventive people in our society, and not just people trained to follow orders and directions.
Improves academic performance. According to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NSAA), kids with more involvement in the arts perform better on standardized achievement tests than kids with low or no arts involvement at all. In one of NSAA's studies, kids who took art classes reportedly have higher math and verbal scores in their SATs than kids who did not take any art classes.
Improves academic performance. According to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NSAA), kids with more involvement in the arts perform better on standardized achievement tests than kids with low or no arts involvement at all. In one of NSAA's studies, kids who took art classes reportedly have higher math and verbal scores in their SATs than kids who did not take any art classes.
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Raise smart, confident and inventive kids by immersing them in arts and crafts early on in their lives. These benefits (and more!) are much to be awaited for!
Starting October 6, 2015 until December, we will be holding Special Arts and Crafts Classes exclusively for kids aged 2.5 to 4 years old! Check out our schedules below. Limited slots only!
Starting October 6, 2015 until December, we will be holding Special Arts and Crafts Classes exclusively for kids aged 2.5 to 4 years old! Check out our schedules below. Limited slots only!
For schedules of our regular classes, please click on this link.
For inquiries, please call us at 0917-8784766 or check out our Contact Us page for other ways to get in touch with us. We hope to see you and your kids soon!
For inquiries, please call us at 0917-8784766 or check out our Contact Us page for other ways to get in touch with us. We hope to see you and your kids soon!
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