Arts and Crafts for Kids

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Lyra Graduate Coloured Pencils 24pcs Metal Tin Set
Lyra Graduate Coloured Pencils 24pcs Metal Tin Set

Lyra Graduate Coloured Pencils 24pcs Metal Tin Set

AMA8066
£22.50
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Lyra Graduate Graphite Drawing Pencils 12pcs Set
Lyra Graduate Graphite Drawing Pencils 12pcs Set

Lyra Graduate Graphite Drawing Pencils 12pcs Set

AMA8064
£10.45
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Cotton Twist Make Your Own Dinosaur Garden
Cotton Twist Make Your Own Dinosaur Garden

Cotton Twist Make Your Own Dinosaur Garden

CLC8404
£15.95
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Petit Collage Carry Along Corgi Dog Sketch Book Set
Petit Collage Carry Along Corgi Dog Sketch Book Set

Petit Collage Carry Along Corgi Dog Sketch Book Set

AMA6404
£11.99
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Petit Collage Carry Along Kitten Sketch Book Set
Petit Collage Carry Along Kitten Sketch Book Set

Petit Collage Carry Along Kitten Sketch Book Set

AMA6405
£11.99
kids craft kits
kids craft kits

Janod Rainbow Painting Mandalas Kit

AMA6399
£15.99
Janod Glitter Glue Craft Pens
Janod Glitter Glue Craft Pens

Janod Glitter Glue Craft Pens

AMA6403
£5.95
Janod Magic Felt Pens
Janod Magic Felt Pens

Janod Magic Felt Pens

AMA6402
£4.95
Janod Glitter Felt Pens
Janod Glitter Felt Pens

Janod Glitter Felt Pens

AMA6401
£4.95
My first scissors
Kids first scissors

Janod My First Craft Scissors

AMA6400
£4.25
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LoLA Bold Beast Kids Sketchbook
LoLA Bold Beast Kids Sketchbook

Bold Beast Sketchbook + Water-colour Paints

£24.66 £27.40
Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Kawaii
Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Kawaii

Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Kawaii

AMA6367
£8.49
Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Dinosaurs
Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Dinosaurs

Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Dinosaurs

AMA6366
£8.49
Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Fantasy
Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Fantasy

Janod Step-by-Step Drawing - Fantasy

AMA6365
£8.49
Janod Watercolour Painting - Magic Ocean
Janod Watercolour Painting - Magic Ocean

Janod Watercolour Painting - Magic Ocean

AMA6363
£14.99
Janod Scoubidou String Decorations
Janod Scoubidou String Decorations

Janod Scoubidou String Decorations

CLC8353
£15.99
Djeco Lovely Paper - Glue Sticks DD03782
Djeco Lovely Paper - Glue Sticks DD03782

Djeco Lovely Paper - Glue Sticks

BBY5179
£1.99
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Cognitive Development

1. Creativity and Imagination: Art encourages children to express their thoughts and ideas creatively. This helps in developing their imagination and innovative thinking skills.
2. Problem-Solving Skills: When children engage in art, they encounter various challenges, such as how to represent an idea visually or how to mix colours. Solving these challenges enhances their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
3. Conceptual Understanding: Art helps children grasp complex concepts. For example, drawing and creating cardboard structures can help them understand shapes, sizes, and spatial relationships.
4. Memory and Concentration: Art activities often require focus and attention to detail, which can improve children’s concentration and memory.

Emotional Development

1. Self-Expression: Art provides a safe outlet for children to express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. This can be particularly beneficial for children who might have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
2. Confidence and Self-Esteem: Successfully completing an art project boosts a child's sense of accomplishment and self-worth.
3. Emotional Regulation: Engaging in art can be soothing and helps children manage their emotions, reducing stress and anxiety.

Social Development

1. Communication Skills: Discussing their artwork or collaborating on art projects with peers enhances children's verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
2. Cultural Awareness: Art exposes children to different cultures and perspectives, fostering an appreciation for diversity and inclusivity.
3. Collaboration: Group art activities teach children how to work together, share resources, and respect each other's contributions.

Physical Development

1. Fine Motor Skills: Activities such as drawing, painting, and building improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, which are essential for writing and other tasks.
2. Gross Motor Skills: Larger-scale art projects, such as murals or building structures, can enhance gross motor skills by involving full-body movements.

Academic Enhancement

1. Literacy Skills: Discussing their artwork and the stories behind it can enhance children's vocabulary and narrative skills.
2. Maths Skills:*Art involves measuring, symmetry, and geometry, which help children develop foundational maths skills.
3. Scientific Understanding: Mixing colours, observing patterns, and exploring materials introduce children to basic scientific concepts.

Encouraging Lifelong Skills

1. Perseverance: Art projects often require time and patience, teaching children to persist and see a task through to completion.
2. Flexibility: Art encourages experimenting with different materials and techniques, promoting adaptability and open-mindedness.

By integrating art into children's learning experiences, parents can provide a well-rounded approach that supports various developmental domains, helping children grow into well-adjusted, creative, and thoughtful individuals.

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