Most of us intuitively understand the importance of art for our children; we just believe it because we've seen our children immersed in it. But, beyond our feelings and beliefs, there is a wealth of empirical knowledge regarding the importance of art in our children's development that is both fascinating and useful to know. Creating art broadens a child's ability to engage with the environment and teaches them new self-expression and communication abilities.

Not only can art aid in the development of the right side of the brain, but it also cultivates vital abilities that are beneficial to a child's growth. But art can become a vital way of unrestrained self-expression and amazement for a youngster, well beyond the physical data assessed by research. Art is important in the same way that language is important – or that breathing is important! It is a crucial aspect of what distinguishes us as human beings. Art activities help children develop life skills.

Art may appear to be a lot of fun — and it is! — but you may not realize that your child is learning a lot by studying the creative aspects of arts and participating in art activities. Encourage your children to be creative so that they can learn essential life skills.

You will see that they are fast picking up the following talents:

Communication Skills:

A youngster begins to communicate visually when he or she draws a drawing, or paints a portrait. A child may use art to capture an actual experience, such as playing in the park, to express joy by painting swirling colours, or to convey an emotionally charged experience, such as the death of a loved one. Art communicates feelings that might not otherwise be articulated through verbal words.

Real Concerned Skills:

When youngsters experiment with creative ideas, they are exploring possibilities and working through issues in the same way that a scientist explores and solves problems. Should I balance my mobile with a shorter piece of yarn? What should I attempt instead of this tape because it isn't holding? How did I get brown when I thought I was getting orange? Art encourages youngsters to make their own judgments while also teaching them that there are multiple solutions to a problem. Rather than following particular rules or directives, the child's brain becomes preoccupied with figuring out "how" and "why."

Helps build emotional & Social Skills:

Art helps youngsters understand and cope with themselves and the control they have over their efforts through social and emotional skills. They also practise sharing and taking turns, as well as appreciating each other's efforts, through art. Art promotes good mental health by allowing a child to express his or her individuality as well as achievement and accomplishment, all of which contribute to a healthy consciousness.

Creativity and Self-Expression:

On a fundamental level, children express themselves via art. Their artwork is sometimes a manifestation of that expression, but more often than not, the physical act of producing art is the expression of articulation. Imagine a toddler with a new baby sister pounding Play-Doh with his fists; six-year-old painting flowers with large arm movements merging reds and yellows; a ten-year-old creating a portrait of her grandma who recently passed away. Children can work through their feelings and emotions by creating art, and referring to a completed piece of artwork can help a youngster express about feelings in a fresh and meaningful way. Art also aids in the development of a child's creativity. Art is an experience that requires free-thinking, experimentation, and analysis — all part of creativity.

Separating the concepts of talent and creativity is critical; a youngster does not need to make a masterpiece to have a worthwhile artistic experience. Art is a method, not a finished result. It's tempting to want our children's artwork to be cookie-cutter flawless in order to demonstrate their achievement and progress. It's comforting to know that we can unwind! When it comes to art, the process of creating, exploring, discovering, and experimenting is what matters most. Children's skills will naturally develop via self-expression and creativity, and their potential to create will soar.

This November give your child a piece of intellect, emotions, creativity, and self-expression on Children's Day by giving them a bundle of practicing artwork and encouraging them to create various types of paintings and original art.