Art & Craft
Art and Craft
Arts and crafts is a critical component of any curriculum in an education setting.
There is no doubt that arts and crafts are an enjoyable activity for children. It is also an integral part of their learning and development. From early mark making with chunky crayons and finger painting to using play dough and clay to create figures or objects. Children's fine muscle strength and dexterity develop through creative and open ended play. They learn to tell visual stories using their hands.
Some of the benefits of engaging in the creative arts and crafts include:
Physical Benefits
- Development of fine motor skills: As children move their fingers and hands, they help in develop their fine motor skills. The seemingly simple actions of holding a paintbrush or pencil helps to strengthen muscles and improve control.
- Enhances dexterity: With the enhancement of fine motor skills and much practice, a child’s manual dexterity, artistic skills, and speed will also increase.
- Improvement of hand-eye coordination
Social Benefits
- Learn to appreciate art and culture
- Enhances self-expression
- Helps in socialising
- Supports social confidence and peer relationships
Cognitive Benefits
- Enhances creativity
- Sharpens skills of decision making
- Enhances memory and visual learning
- Children learn about colour, shape, pattern
