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Break Out the Markers and Crayons THE BENEFITS OF KIDS CREATING ART
people whom all support the same team or even the opposing team, it is an excellent opportunity to socialize with those around you. Family, friends — new and old — and relatives pass along generations worth of traditions that continue to shine through tailgates today. People of all ages can enjoy and attend these gatherings, and you may even see some alums returning home to enact those tailgate rituals. According to legend, the first college football game in 1869 between Princeton and Rutgers universities was also home to the first football tailgate. But instead of coolers, kegs, or deep fryers, sausages were simply grilled at the tail end of a horse, hence the term tailgating. With the rising costs of concessions and lack of viable dining areas to hold the number of football fans, the tailgating alternative came to be. Tailgating can be done for any sport, but the pregame tradition is nowhere near as universal as with football. We recently had the opportunity to attend an Arizona State University football game and had great fun tailgating with clients and friends in the parking lot before the game. Their son is the starting long snapper, and while the Sun Devils fell short, Johnny had a great game!
Creating art is a fun activity that kids of all ages can enjoy. There are many options for kids — they can try creating with clay, drawing, coloring, and even finger painting. Buy your child a new set of markers or crayons, and they will keep themselves entertained for hours. Art is not just for entertainment, though. When kids create under the right conditions, many benefits exist. Young kids can refine their motor skills and some will even show improvement in their cognitive development. Art has the ability to open many doors for kids. Below you will find three major benefits that young children can learn from crafting. Creating art helps kids build necessary skills. One of the most beneficial ways that art benefits children is by helping them work on their motor and problem-solving skills. When kids draw something, they need to think about how they can create what they are picturing in their minds. They may have to fix errors, and working on their drawing skills will help them gain better control over their hands and wrists. Children who cut and glue, finger-paint, or sculpt clay will have improved coordination and dexterity. Art provides kids with another way to communicate. Not all kids are great communicators, and the inability to communicate can hinder their confidence and prevent them from speaking their minds. Art provides an alternative solution to their communication problems. They can draw what they are thinking and share that with others around them. Even when kids are not creating art, being around art helps ignite their imagination. Crafting boosts confidence. When you were a child, did you ever give your parents a picture you drew that they decided was worthy of hanging on the fridge? How did you feel? Chances are you felt pretty good about yourself. When kids create art, they are choosing what they make, which helps boost their self-esteem. When they share their art with others and are met with positive feedback, their confidence skyrockets.
Thank you, Steve, Sally, and Katie Ferlmann, for a great evening of celebrating and cheering on Johnny and the Sun Devils!
–Dennis & Lisa Jones
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Art is much more than an activity to entertain your children. Art is an opportunity for them to fine-tune their skills and improve themselves. Encourage your children to create art — you will soon notice the benefits.
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