Art and craft play an important role in the development of children, especially during their growing years. That is the reason small children are encouraged to do art and crafts activities as a part of their school curriculum, especially in kindergarten and primary classes. 

Art and craft is a fun activity that almost all children love. Art and craft offer unlimited ways for children to express their feelings. Be it through drawing, coloring with crayons, making miniature objects from clay, creating nice origami by folding paper, designing handmade cards for various occasions, and so on, these activities enhance kids’ interest and help in encouraging their artistic potential.

By introducing art and craft to the kids at a young age, we can invest in building their cognitive as well as social development. Besides, art, and craft help to hone different skills of children, and help them in achieving essential developmental milestones.

Importance of art and craft for kids’ development  

• It enhances motor skills – Kids’ motor skills are gained through different activities like using types of art materials like scissors, pencils, brushes, clay, etc., filling in their coloring book with color, drawing shapes and figures, and so on.      

• It allows kids to spend quality time away from the screen – kids these days are glued to the mobile or television screens most of the time. Thus, encouraging them to carry on interesting art and craft activities would allow them to stay away from electronic devices for certain time duration while engaging them in something intriguing.   

• Let kids’ express feelings – art and craft is a great way to express emotions. Be it, kids or adults, art allows everyone to share feelings. It also develops self-esteem among kids.

• Allow kids to be more creative – art and craft help kids to ‘think out of the box. It makes them creative and explores new ideas. Thus, art and craft encourage kids’ to think, explore and imagine.

Besides, there are several other significant benefits of practicing art and craft for kids during childhood. Through these activities, kids learn about different shapes and names of colors, etc. It keeps kids busy and away from mischief. 

In addition to the above, art and crafts also help in polishing social skills in kids. 

How art and craft hone social skills

• Art and craft improve the social learning of kids and help them to mingle with people. By participating in different arts and craft sessions, kids learn to socialize and make new friends, share interests, and so on. 
• Art and craft also encourage kids to learn and appreciate the cultures of different countries. It teaches kids something new and interesting. 
• Art and craft are a great way to strengthen the parent-child bond. Parents can spend quality time with kids and learn to create something new together.   
• Above all, art and craft boost confidence and a sense of achievement among children.  

Imparting education through art and craft has benefits beyond our imagination. Along with inspiring creativity and learning among kids, it also encourages self-expression, personal grooming and several other aspects of children’s lives during their growing years. But above all, art and craft activities allow kids to have lots of fun and enjoyment.