The funniest moments in the school are when they play plastic activities. Colors, shapes and materials attract children’s attention. In addition, they enhance their imagination, their creativity, and help them express their emotions and feelings . Before being able to read or speak, the child can already express himself in the colors he uses, the strokes, the figures he creates, etc.
Of course, the little ones cannot do the same activities as the older ones . Creating drawings with meaning, with colors that match and without going off is something that children under 3 years old do not usually achieve.
However, the important thing is that little by little they learn to handle their tools (hands, pencils, etc.) and enjoy while doing it . And that’s why, from our escoleta in Palma de Mallorca , we give you some activities so you can practice with your children at home. Prepare to get lost!
Finger painting
With this activity, the little ones can unleash their imagination and learn colors and shapes. First of all, simply stamp your hands full of paint (kid friendly) on a piece of paper . Also the fingertips, roll your fingers, and whatever comes to mind. The older the child, the more complex the hand drawings can be.
Rip and cut papers
With this activity, the child will learn about paper and how it works. Also, you can create all kinds of shapes while ripping. Start simply by tearing a piece of paper in half and go making it smaller. Later on, you will be able to make shapes such as clouds or geometric elements . And, when you already have some dexterity in your hands, you can do the same activity, but with round-tipped scissors.
Waxes and crayons
Give him some crayons and let him have fun on paper. It doesn’t matter if it’s tiny that I can hold the waxes is enough . At first, he will just make random, meaningless strokes and lines, and he will use all the colors he can think of. From the age of 2, they will control their movements better and create more complex figures. Don’t forget to stick it on the fridge when you finish drawing! Do you dare to try these activities with the little ones in the house? It’s a great way to increase the parent-child bond and share time together . In our school in the Son Castelló industrial estate we practice these plastic activities and many more. Contact us and ask us!
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