Art increases children's creativity, communication, dexterity, and is very calming for them too. Drawing and painting are both fine motor skills because the grip if the pencil, crayon, paint brush, etc. Now when painting, children often like to mix colors which can be considered a science lesson as well as art. Try talking with the children about what they're creating, the colors they are using and even the shapes being used to create their masterpiece to get them thinking and speaking (cognitive and speech development). One activity could very well be categorized into several learning areas!
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