Importance and Benefits of Clay with Child Growth
by Pooja Late so cutMany scholars have continued to research on the key
importance and benefits of clay as it contributes to the growth of the child.
Not many art medium help in the growth and skills in children as clay for kids does. Clay is an
important element if you want to nurture the growth of your child.
According to observation and proven fact, clay
provides invaluable experience for your child motor skills, sensory
development, problem-solving skills,
self-expression, disciple, pride, etc. Drawing
books for kids also do have their place but clay is perfectly suited for
them because of the following reasons
Sensory development and motor skills: If you have never experienced the moment a child sits at the
potter’s wheel, then you are surely missing a lot. There are various sensory
experiences encounter when working with clay because they experience the feel
and texture of the clay. This helps them
in improving their motor skills and affects the way they respond to things.
Esteem and Expression: Your perfect art medium for
your kid is clay because it is very forgiving and highly responsive to touch.
Give your kids the clay and they will mold and put things into shape. They are
conscious of the fact that they are in control of what they are doing and this
influences what they form. That consciousness help in boosting their
confidence, which opens door to greater imagination and self-expression.
Besides this, clay for kids helps in repairing mistakes made during
molding and shaping. This makes them not to be afraid of mistakes. It is
essential to make mistakes because it gives room for self-improvement.
Problem Solving: You cannot compare clay with another art medium because you need to have an
understanding of the three-dimensional
world. You need to see what you create in different sides and this contributes to them understanding perspective,
form, and shape. They see things
differently and this helps them to gain
additional knowledge regarding planning and problem-solving.
Clay encourages the children to think on their own and help with the planning
experience.
Discipline: This is very important because you want your child
to follow rules and this is what clay does. It helps them in not only
understanding guidelines but also accepting and respecting whatever procedures
is set in place. The techniques and methods help the child to grasp the concept
of being dedicated and disciplined in what they do.
Calming Effect: Some kids cannot stay on a task for a longer time,
nevertheless, clay can do the magic. Whether it is the ability to express and articulating their emotions,
sensory response to clay or ability to be in charge, clay help them to be
engaged and fully engrossed in their work. During the “clay” time, one thing you will discover is that they are quiet and
composed without thinking about time. There is nothing as disappointment or
frustration when using clay because of its flexibility. Let the calming and
healing results become evident in your kids as you give them the opportunity to
have a fun time with clay.
Author’s Bio
Long David in this article explores the importance of clay for kids as it helps them in developing various areas of their
life such as motor skills,
self-expression, and discipline. He briefly spoke on how drawing books for kids do have their own place.
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