Previous article we spoke about why sensory art is important for toddlers ? Things to avoid and appropriate sensory art material and experiences for Toddlers.
Messy art is fun and provides delightful way of learning about the world and its physical properties. If not all, but most of children like to get their hands into paint and other slimy / gooey material that “tickle there sense”. This program lets child to discover the emotional pleasure of sensory. What more ? Development of cognitive, social-emotional and multi-sensory skills.
What exactly is the messy art / sensory art ? – Is it simple finger printing ? or sand printing ? It’s lot more actually. Friendly description is that involve paint and other fluid materials that changes the ease as you manipulate them. These fluid experiences provide children with exiting physical contacts and motivation to explore. Fluid nature paints provide dynamic and rapid changing exploration of colors, shapes and texture.
It is important to remember that toddler’s art is about the process and exploration and not the end result of the artwork.
One of the best way to promote early childhood learning through art. Hands-on and self-directed learning is given special importance in pre-schools and kindergarten. Art teaches critical thinking, self-expression, problem solving, creativity and self-esteem.
Sensory Art How to start ?
Creating a productive time for your child of any age to engage the with sensory art / play is domineering for their long-time learning. It is very simple by taking simple object that you already have in house. You can create many fun activities for your child.
For example, take a Spaghetti noodles & pipe cleaner or juice straw and challenge your child to put noodles in hole. This activity experience will help them to develop fine motor and problem solving skills, when they break the spaghetti noodles.
Here are the few activities that are on our list for toddlers :
