The benefits of arts and crafts for children

The National Curriculum states:

‘Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and
design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and
skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they
should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They
should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture,
creativity and wealth of our nation.’

Arts and crafts are a great way for children to express their creativity and learn new skills. But did you
know that there are many other benefits of arts and crafts for children? Studies have shown that arts and
crafts can help children develop fine motor skills, improve their mental health, and boost their self-
esteem.
So, if you're looking for an activity that's not only fun for your child but also educational and beneficial,
consider arts and crafts. From painting and drawing to sculpting and crafting, there's an art activity for
every child. And who knows, your child just might discover a hidden talent in the process!
Crafts are also a great way for children to socialize and make new friends. If your child is shy or has
trouble making friends, joining a local arts and crafts group can be a great way for them to meet new
people and make some lasting friendships.
Crafts are fun and teach a child that the fruits of their hard work are always sweeter. The joy in their eyes
when they proudly show their art or craft to a parent and the following words of approval from a parent
also brings a child closer to a parent and improves their confidence.
It always takes a significant amount of time to create any work of art or craft, if children are prompted to
complete them, they learn to patiently finish their work.
To sum up these are the benefits of Arts and crafts:
1. Improves Confidence and Self-Esteem
2. Fine Motor Skills
3. Improves Patience
4. Improves Concentration
5. Helps to build Planning and Foresight abilities
6. Improves their organizational Skills
7. They become better at self-expression and managing feelings

So, what are you waiting for? There are plenty of reasons to encourage your child to get involved in arts
and crafts. And who knows, they might just end up loving it!