paperbirds-london
My name is Barbara and I'm a graphic designer, art lover but foremost a mum of
three wonderful children. We all love to draw and paint together, and try out
new techniques and let our creativity flow. I've been drawing, crafting and
painting with kids of different ages for many years and occasions, and I would
love to see your little and older artist in one of my classes. Fostering
creativity won't just increase a child's chances of becoming the next Picasso.
It will also help to develop mentally, socially, and emotionally. Creating art
may boost young children's ability to analyze and problem-solve in many ways. As
kids manipulate a paintbrush, their fine motor skills improve. By counting
pieces and colors, they learn the basics of math. When children experiment with
materials, they dabble in science. Most important perhaps, when kids feel good
while they are creating, art helps boost self-confidence. And children who feel
able to experiment and to make mistakes feel free to invent new ways of
thinking, which extends well beyond the craft room.
