Posted on 09/14/2022
It is certainly much easier to urge our children to simply play a game on a mobile device in contrast with helping them be creative "in the real world." They desire to be imaginative? There are hundreds of apps available for that. Additionally, there will be less trash to clean up and less resources that we need to gather. Well, just as writing things out by hand rather than typing them out is better for our heads, kids gain more from physical media creation in terms of their cognitive development. However, giving your child the "opportunity to create" does require some preparation and resources, including setting up areas for your child to keep supplies, produce art, and showcase their creations.
Keeping Materials
Perhaps your pantry is already overflowing with the materials your little artist requires, or you don't currently have a space for them all. They require a certain dedicated area if you desire them to improve with their creativity, productiveness and artistic skills. You can decide whether you want your child to have access to the messy things at all times or only when you give them permission, depending on their age and developmental stage. A lockable closet or armoire is ideal for younger children. If you don't have a closet or piece of furniture which you can set apart for arts and crafts supplies, you can choose to make use of the wall space you have. To get the task done, use a plain peg board, a curtain rod, or wall hooks with buckets or cans hanging from them. The area required for orderly storage of goods could potentially be provided by a wall-mounted bookshelf or display case.
Producing Art
Of course, your youngster needs more than just painting supplies; he or she also needs a workspace. If you don't have room for an additional piece of furniture, keep an oilcloth or plastic tablecloth on hand to cover your kitchen table. Otherwise, a desk or folding table with a surface that is simple to clean would be useful. The most important things are that your child has adequate room to spread out the supplies he or she needs and that your flooring is covered in case of spillage. A plastic desk mat or a piece of plywood would be a more long-lasting option over carpet than a mere light drop cloth or plastic tablecloth. Similar to a kid-friendly art area, this location for creating should ideally be close to where the materials are kept.
Displaying Works of Art
Your child's artwork can be displayed in so many creative ways! Thinking beyond just the refrigerator, consider the following options. The possibilities are unlimited, from painted clip boards to simple clothespins on a line to magnetic walls! However, you will ultimately run out of space. Then you need a strategy for keeping your favorite pieces. At the beginning of each new season or quarter, you could possibly swap out your creations. Taking digital images of the pieces, publishing them in a photo book, cropping them, and framing the collage are some of our favorite ideas. Another one is to keep a few special pieces arranged in file folders. Standard-sized papers can be displayed on a tabletop using page protectors and metal rings wrapped around a free-standing paper towel holder.
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