As young children explore paint by putting it all over their hands, or create collages with torn paper, it’s noticeable how involved they get in their activities. Children delight in exploring and creating with art materials.
Art is important for children especially during their early development. Research shows that art activities develop brain capacity in early childhood. Art engages children’s senses in open-ended play and supports the development of cognitive, social-emotional and multisensory skills. As children progress into elementary school and beyond, art continues to provide opportunities for brain development, mastery, self-esteem and creativity.

At Creative kids Academy, we believe creativity is expressing one’s own idea, trying new things, and experimenting with changing materials. We know that the best way to develop creativity is to provide a variety of materials, and give children time to create on their own. Another way to support our children’s creativity is to simply observe while they work, to provide additional supplies when needed, and to allow the child to decide when the work is complete. We encourage children to try a new art experience. We ask open-ended questions, such as “What do you think you can do with the yarn?” this can help children think about what process or creation might be possible. Art activities for our children also introduce them to new tools and materials, and possible ways to use them. Then the children can decide what to create and how they want to do it.

These and more are reasons why art is important to our children.

Art helps to develop cognitive skills

As our children draw, paint, and make collages, they are learning about the world (color, shape and size of objects). When they use paints, glue, and markers, children are planning, experimenting, and problem solving. As children mix paint, they learn to understand cause and effect. Art gives children chances to make decisions, and to learn from the experience of making choices about their art work.
Art offers opportunities for self-expression
Our Children express how they feel and think about the world through their art, which gives them a way to express the feelings and ideas that they don’t have the words to talk about. This way of expressing themselves helps children to cope with the natural stresses of growing up. Art helps children to develop a sense of their own individuality, a sense of self-respect, and an appreciation for others’ work.

Art develops physical skills

As our children use scissors to cut, fingers to finger paint, or weave yarn with fingers, they are improving control of the small muscles in their hands. Along with drawing with crayons or markers, this helps children develop fine motor control that they need later for writing.