Rejuvenate Our Children with a Daily Dose of Art

Contributor
Amrita Hazra
Artist, Art teacher
Founder, Pathshala

Art is always the best way to express creativity and emotions, which play an important role in building our children’s character at a growing age.

Observation as a Mother:
As a mother, I observed that my two kids’ imaginations are quite innovative, and I find their thoughts of new characters—combining several characters—interesting. One day, their reflection of thoughts, which came out on paper with vibrant colors, mixing characters to create a hybrid over a unique background (dark gothic/bright colorful), left me speechless.

Benefits of Being Skilled in Art:

Gives wings to kids’ wild imaginations.
Helps them control their emotions by expressing moods on paper, not on people.
Boosts kids’ self-esteem. Finishing a drawing/coloring and receiving positive feedback gives them the confidence to say, “Yes, I can do it by myself.”
Kids with art skills, especially in pencil sketching, do well in science subjects like biology and physics, as these subjects contain drawings and diagrams. So, drawing skills from childhood help a lot in higher studies.

In this age of digital screens, where kids are stuck in front of screens, which snatch away their thinking and speaking abilities, practicing art in class or at home is the best way to bring them back. It provides a healthy environment to imagine and create, boosting their self-confidence and developing character.