{"id":158000000215,"date":"2019-09-25T07:03:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T07:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/waterford-lakes\/?p=158000000215"},"modified":"2019-10-16T07:08:20","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T07:08:20","slug":"learning-with-arts-how-preschool-pre-k-enrichment-activities-stimulate-brain-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/waterford-lakes\/2019\/09\/25\/learning-with-arts-how-preschool-pre-k-enrichment-activities-stimulate-brain-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning with Arts: How Preschool & Pre-K Enrichment Activities Stimulate Brain Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children learn and develop skills through a number of heterogeneous activities. While math and science programs are vital for intellectual development, simple play-based activities and art projects can stimulate imagination, exploration and invention at an early age. Open-ended creative and art activities\u2014in a variety of settings\u2014lay the foundation for cognitive, emotional and motor development<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in the early years, leading to enriched learning during school and elementary years.<\/p>\n

Art and Its Developmental Benefits<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In America, over the years, academia for childhood education has seen a number of changes owing to the new research and studies\u2014that support the undeniable role of music, arts and crafts<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in providing children unique opportunities. To understand why these experiences are important for children, let\u2019s take a look at some developmental benefits they offer.<\/p>\n

Creative and Critical Thinking<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Art provides an outlet for children to explore and nourish their creative side. Research says<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that when children are able to make their own choices in terms of activities and creating things, their decision-making skills improve. As they try new ideas on their own, they\u2019re better able to integrate them while playing, based on critical thinking.<\/p>\n

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Emotional Development<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

A happy child will put more thought into their activity and shape it in a way that offers satisfaction. A child who is experiencing negative emotions will use art and craft to express their feelings either by drawing aggressively or changing the design of the whole project.<\/p>\n

Art, music and even dance help children express themselves even when they\u2019re unable to form sentences and relay their feelings in words.<\/p>\n

Vocabulary Building<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Children playing with colors for the first time or using dough and clay to build new things tend to learn new words. A child who doesn\u2019t understand what green color is will be finally able to understand the concept of both the word \u2018color\u2019 and \u2018green\u2019 when using it. The same goes for shapes, actions, names and descriptions. Every new project serves as a pathway for language development.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Visual Learning<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Children can\u2019t always form clear thoughts or even understand them. Visuals, such as pictures and drawings, not only help them understand their own thought process\u2014in the moment\u2014but contribute to the overall learning process as well. As the child processes each picture, they can interlink ideas and find a connection for ideas they were previously unable to understand.<\/p>\n

Understanding of Growth <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every time a child draws or builds something new, they\u2019re stepping into the unknown world. This not only helps them understand how to be innovative but it also teaches them the importance of improvement and change. Art is all about growth and invention, so even a simple activity such as drawing, or coloring can prove to be life-changing for a child.<\/p>\n

Cultural Awareness<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

We live in a diverse world and children need to acknowledge that<\/u><\/a>. Stories and imagery that represents different cultures, practices and beliefs help children recognize the concepts that aren\u2019t part of their environment but are significant for understanding the big picture and reality.<\/p>\n

Exploration<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Have you ever tried explaining the difference between a ball and an apple to a child who has seen neither? Even if you haven\u2019t, you can guess that it would take at least a few hours to help them learn and even then, you\u2019d have barely scratched the surface.<\/p>\n

Art goes beyond drawing and crafts and extends to the world of exploration<\/u><\/a>\u00a0by learning new things.<\/p>\n

Developing Fine Motor Skills<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Holding a paintbrush, playing the xylophone or doing dance steps; all are part of art and craft activities. While performing and creating art, children are able to learn dexterity and agility that is essential for the development of fine motor skills.<\/p>\n

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Social Skills<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a school or group settings, children usually play and create together. Group activities help them grasp the concept of social skills and why small things like turn-taking, sharing and rules are important.<\/p>\n

Art Activities for Preschool Children<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Art is a fundamental part of learning and offers meaningful experiences to children. Preschools and educators can incorporate a number of different art activities to teach children the process of creating, discovering and experimenting.<\/p>\n

Creating with Dough<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Playdough and clay are age-appropriate for children six months and above. Holding and rolling it around in hands keeps children engaged and strengthens their arm and hand muscles. It also promotes hand-eye coordination and contributes to building a strong grip.<\/p>\n

Coloring Books<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coloring and drawing books make for an interesting creative and thought-provoking journey in children. What colors to use, what kind of lines and shapes to draw and which materials to apply\u2014can help with not only decision-making, critical-thinking and problem-solving but also aid in independent learning.<\/p>\n

Hand Painting<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Toddlers who are unable to use brushes and crayons correctly can benefit from finger and hand painting. Finger drawing also abets in the learning of shapes and textures. To avoid any hazards, parents can make edible paints and colors by using food coloring.<\/p>\n

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Interactive Drawing<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Back and forth drawing games are one of the best ways to advance the creative skills in children. Every time the adult draws a new shape or object, the child will try to imitate and compete. This makes for a fun activity and offers parents a chance to bond with the child meaningfully.<\/p>\n

Paper Crumples<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even the simplest of materials, such as paper, can inspire creativity among children. Staring from a crumpled ball of paper to teaching origami, paper art is a simple and yet and effective way to build some out-of-the-box creations.<\/p>\n

Art Center at Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Research shows a positive correlation<\/u><\/a>\u00a0between academic achievement and art. Both visual and performative art helps children learn reasoning skills and improve their performance standards<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids, we fully understand this and offer a specialized STEAM curriculum<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for children in preschool and pre-k where they learn and participate in visual arts, drama, music, instrument playing and tons of other related activities.<\/p>\n

Our art programs are designed to enhance brain and cognitive development<\/u><\/a>\u00a0from an early age. Based in Orlando, Florida, we are one of the leading preschool and childcare centers\u00a0and pride ourselves in our highly skilled staff.<\/p>\n

To get in touch with us, you can contact here<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Children learn and develop skills through a number of heterogeneous activities. While math and science programs are vital for intellectual development, simple play-based activities and art projects can stimulate imagination, exploration and invention at an early age. 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