Arts and crafts in 21st Century cannot be merely translated as a ‘fun pastime’ for children. Our approach towards education has significantly evolved, now it cannot be just reduced to math science or languages. Like athletics, arts and crafts are also a form of mental exercise for children. So, if your child shows an increased curiosity in arts and crafts, pay attention and motivate her/him.

Arts and crafts as a children’s activity is an essential inclusion for their cognitive development.

Creativity and Learning
As adults, you will often notice how children come up with simple yet inventive solutions with ease. To sustain this quality, you should encourage your child to take part in activities involving arts and crafts. It will not only allow them to be visually creative but will also hone their agility and grasp over techniques while they are learning.

There are no wrongs
Every academic subject has its own set of rules, discerning what’s right from what’s wrong. And that is beautiful as well as needed for fields involving their use. But the magnificence of art is that nothing is wrong. Arts and crafts are the best way for the child to decide what works for her or him. The key is to give them an idea that alternatives are a possibility. In a few words, the methods to find an answer are innumerable.

Independence
Giving kids an opportunity to choose and experiment provides them with a sense of achievement. It makes them realize that they can decide for themselves. This will help them in other areas of life as well, giving them control over few things, ultimately inculcating the root of independence.

Expression
Arts and crafts can be a healthy medium for them to express their ideas as well as feelings. It opens channels for communication between you and the child. It’s always great to spend some time with your child while they are creating art, and have a heart to heart conversation with them about their ideas on paper or otherwise.

Fine Motor Skills
Apart from the apparent intellectual stimulation, your child’s artistic growth can contribute to polish their motor skills. This can be eating food without any help, holding objects, assigning dominating functions to a particular hand, brushing teeth, tying shoes laces or rewriting alphabets and numbers.

Raising a kid is a ridiculously tough task but a rewarding experience as well. They key as a parent is to listen and comprehend what inspires them. Not only to give them the resources to achieve it, but to watch them make something extraordinary out of it. And if arts and crafts happens to spark a light in your child’s heart, pick up a crayon and color their dreams with them.