Art
Art is a language that allows us to express ourselves iuna number of different ways. Artistic activities help to foster intellectual development because art stimulates both sides of the brain, increases the capacity of memory, and increases attention and concentration. More than cognitive skills, however, art programs in early childhood education can improve certain social skills, like self-esteem and self-expression. Art encourages children how to work together with other children, as it gives them the chance to interact and cooperate with other children. Art encourages kids to try new things and practice to improve, making them persistent. Compass Child Care identifies artistic skills and help to promote them. Take a tour of our preschool at one of our two locations: Blaine and Coon Rapids! For more information about our early childhood education programs, contact us today!
Why Art Is Important In Early Childhood
Art has traditionally been an integral part of early childhood education programs because it gives children the chance to explore their own creativity while also enjoying art from others.Art helps children develop their cognitive, social, and motor abilities. Some of the benefits, or reasons that art is vital in early childhood development include:
The Benefits Of Our Preschool Art Program
When participating in our preschool art program, your child will be immersed in their senses. We fully encourage them to harness their creativity to create unique pieces and understand themselves. Most importantly, however, children will develop an appreciation for their art, other people’s art, and other cultures. The confidence they foster in their art program is a skill that they will carry with them throughout their life, feeling free to express their own thoughts and feelings through art. Compass Child Care wants to give your child the space to discover the world. Take a tour of our preschool before you enroll your child. For more information about our early childhood education programs, call us or visit one of our two locations in Blaine and Coon Rapids.
Why Art Is Important In Early Childhood
Art has traditionally been an integral part of early childhood education programs because it gives children the chance to explore their own creativity while also enjoying art from others.Art helps children develop their cognitive, social, and motor abilities. Some of the benefits, or reasons that art is vital in early childhood development include:
- Improves fine motor skills - Children participating in arts and crafts are building fine motor skills. The act of holding a paintbrush or coloring with a crayon will progress their fine motor skills. Actions like using scissors help develop the dexterity children need for writing.
- Encourages cognitive development - While practicing and creating art, children are learning and refining skills like patterning and cause and effect. Kids in our preschool art class will also practice critical thinking by making mental plans of what they want to create.
- Sharpens decision-making skills - In addition to creating mental plans to what they want to create, children undergo the process of needing to make choices and decisions about their art, which is a crucial skill that will be carried with them throughout their life. Children will use their critical thinking skills to react to new experience, problem-solving when necessary.
- Encourages language development - When learning new artistic techniques, children get to expand their vocabulary. This includes learning new words for colors, shapes, and various actions that they perform in creating their art. Children learn descriptive words to talk about their art and express their feelings about it.
The Benefits Of Our Preschool Art Program
When participating in our preschool art program, your child will be immersed in their senses. We fully encourage them to harness their creativity to create unique pieces and understand themselves. Most importantly, however, children will develop an appreciation for their art, other people’s art, and other cultures. The confidence they foster in their art program is a skill that they will carry with them throughout their life, feeling free to express their own thoughts and feelings through art. Compass Child Care wants to give your child the space to discover the world. Take a tour of our preschool before you enroll your child. For more information about our early childhood education programs, call us or visit one of our two locations in Blaine and Coon Rapids.
