Have you been online shopping? Before adding your unwanted cardboard to your recycle bin, flatten the box and lay it down on the floor, add pencils, crayons or textas (if you dare) and invite your child to draw with you.
Our Possums had the most wonderful morning drawing with a variety of materials, including crayons, pencils and textas of all different shapes and sizes.
Drawing enables children to work alongside one another, discover fairness and sharing with their peers, whilst also extending on their creative expression.
Our Possums were so proud of their individual creations, smiling and receiving a round of applause from their Educators. Well done Possums for expressing your thoughts and ideas through creative arts.
Did you know drawing and art is integral component for a child’s development? Throughout a child’s first two years, participating in artwork has the following developmental benefits:
- Builds muscles, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
- Exercises coordination — using both sides of the body in different ways at the same time.
- Offers varied sensory experiences depending on the tools and materials used.
- Boosts spatial awareness when drawing within the edges of the paper.
- Encourages symbolic thinking, self-esteem, and creativity.
