Artistic Talent: How To Develop It In Preschool
If we focus on the artistic aspect in preschool, we realize that drawing is one of the first ways through which children learn to express their creativity. Drawing helps children in their emotional, cognitive and social development. Furthermore, it is also a way of communicating. So why not develop your preschooler’s artistic talent?
Preschool drawing allows children to express their ideas about others and the world around them. Therefore, we must encourage them to develop this talent. We have prepared some tips for you that will help you develop your children’s artistic talent.
How to nurture your preschool children’s artistic talent
If you want them to draw, go first
Parents are the first role model for their children. They represent the first example to follow. So, if you want your child to develop his artistic talent starting with drawing, you have to be the first to try his hand at the canvas and the brush (or pencil).
When your child sees you drawing, it is important to talk to him and let him know what you are doing. In a short time, he will try to start drawing by imitating his reference model. It is important to focus attention on the things you can do. Do not say that your “works” are not beautiful. Try to highlight the positive part of what you draw and what your children draw.
If the child senses that you are happy with your work, he will feel confident in his work. It is not a question of becoming an artist, but only of awakening the child’s interest and encouraging him to express himself.
Try various techniques to develop your child’s artistic talent
When you have become familiar with painting, color and drawing, you can try new techniques. Don’t limit yourself to using only gouache, wax or pencils. You can use chalks, pens or other types of colors.
You need to give your child more choice and help them experiment. This will allow him to express himself more freely and will help him develop his artistic talent.
Talk to the child
One way to encourage your child to start drawing is to get the little one to take an interest in what they draw. You can invite him to improve, but it is enough to make an appreciation such as “How nice!” when he draws. The ideal would be to comment on each of his creations. Talk about the colors he has chosen, the various combination possibilities, what he designed, etc.
Sitting and drawing on a piece of paper may not be fun for the child. In these cases, one option might be to offer him new ideas. Talk to the child and find out what his interests are and what he likes. Communication is essential. For this reason, it is best to ask and listen to his answers.
Take your child’s age into consideration
As a parent, it is important to understand that the quality of the drawing your child will do will greatly depend on his age. When it comes to starting to draw, there are stages that depend on the development of each child.
At first, when they are younger, they will draw scribbles. Later, as they grow up, they will try to draw more realistic things. At the age of three they begin to join the lines and between the ages of three and four they begin to create more realistic images. It is a natural progression that occurs over time and parents need to be aware of it.
Be patient
If the children are very young, their attention span is very limited. You have to be patient and not force them to draw or color right away. It is preferable to give them a blank sheet and colors and let them do what they want. For example, you can buy a book with pictures to color.
If one day they don’t feel like drawing, it doesn’t matter. You can repeat this activity another day when they feel like it. It is very important that the desire to draw comes from the child and not from your imposition.
Finally, remember that your children’s artistic talent doesn’t have to arouse wonder. The important thing is that the child has fun and develops his creativity.
