How Crafts can benefit a kid!

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If you ask any kid what is your favourite indoor activity most of the kids would reply Crafts!
                                                                          Crafts.... Why?

Why kids like crafts so much, what pleasure they get? Is it working with different materials fascinate them or Is it creating so much mess with all those materials in hand and still come up with great craft!
I think craft gives you the freedom to use your Imaginations. .....as a child I used to love indulging in crafts ,and I still do ...it gives me immense satisfaction and revives me from all those blues of the day, and you wont believe I am always excited  to use the materials.

Have you ever seen your child doing crafts /spent time making crafts with them, just give them the stuff and they will do all the cutting, pasting, colouring, gluing make as much mess as they can,
Its the best way for kids to express themselves creatively and achieve the sense of accomplishments at the same time.

We  should not be afraid of the children making mess. Simple precautions like lining the floor with old newspaper or old cloth, or even having the children wear old clothes should do the trick. Buy paints that are lead-free, they do not stain and are safe for children. Older children can handle more complicated crafts, such as sewing, knitting or carpentry. Most of the children who enjoyed making crafts as a child will usually enjoy them as they grow up and become adults. I DO!!

Making crafts together is a great opportunity for parents to spend more time with their  children. Parents and children will definitely interact more, and they will get to know each other better.  Craft making should be made as a compulsory activity for the whole family. Like I do very often with my kid and sometimes I call my kids friends around and spend time in teaching them craft.

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There are many types of easy kids crafts that children can enjoy. Crafts that involve drawing, coloring, painting, cutting, gluing, and even stamping can excite children. 

Crafting can help children learn educational values, such as learning more on mathematics by identifying shapes and sizes. They will be able to learn more about colors and shapes, learn how to measure using a ruler, and practice drawing and coloring. These activities allow them to express themselves better, thus helping them deal with the problem they might have in school. Many professional psychologists analyze children's drawings to understand them better. Children who enjoy making crafts also have great hand-eye coordination and motor control. They will be able to do things like drawing an animal by copying from a book or even imitating what their teachers are demonstrating in art classes. Apart from that, they are also able to think faster and make decisions quicker, hence making them smarter.

Remember, a successful craft activity is not a finished masterpiece. Success is measured in a child's sense of accomplishment. let us encourage Crafts among kids as an indoor family activity!
                                                             
lets do more Crafts !


                                                                      Happy Crafting 
                                                                            Triza.