Is your child learning in daycare or just doing arts and crafts? The answer might surprise you. At Learning Zone we know that arts and crafts projects are excellent ways for children to express themselves while developing vital fine motor skills and cognitive skills.
Engaging in crafting activities allows children to explore their imagination and learn cognitive skills as well. Here are some fun and easy art ideas that we use with your little ones.
We collect various materials, such as colored paper, magazines, fabric scraps, and stickers. Then we provide your child with glue and a large sheet of paper to create a collage. This activity enhances fine motor skills such as cutting, tearing, and arranging as well as math skills like geometric shapes and the difference in sizes.
We provide colorful beads and sturdy string or yarn. Then we encourage children to create necklaces or bracelets by threading the beads onto the string. This activity enhances fine motor coordination as they practice grasping, pinching, and threading. It also allows them to explore patterns and colors, boosting their creative thinking. And it can also teach them to count.
For this craft, we mix water, oil, food coloring, and an effervescent tablet in a clear bottle. This creates the effect of a lava lamp. This craft teaches children about chemical reactions and density while being visually appealing.
With this craft we cut coffee filters into circular shapes. Using washable markers, the children draw a thick line of various colors near the bottom of each filter. Next, we dip the bottom edge of the filter into water. The water travels up the filter carrying the ink with it and causing the colors to spread and separate. Once dry, children have a colorful creation that helped them understanding the science behind mixtures and separation.
It’s right there in our name! We know that children thrive when they’re given opportunities to explore, create, and express themselves. Find out more information about our learning philosophy by viewing information about our STEAM curriculum.
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