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Article - Art and CraftMaking something themselves encourages children to see themselves as producers and not just consumers. On a large scale, it encourages them to think about how things are made and why someone would make them. During the activities, it gives them opportunities to experiment with colour and texture, to see what happens when you mix materials. A child can get a great sense of achievement completing a project, and while this should be encouraged, be wary of making them feel that they must always produce a product to be admired by adults. Try to choose projects that are within the child's ability, or adapt them to suit. Remind them that real artists often practice for years and try lots of times before they achieve the result they are looking for. Although it helps to have a range of materials ready, art activities do not always need to be planned or have a defined end result - see them as an experiment. Art activities can develop the following:
Self expression from art can be rewarding for children but please be wary of reading too much into their artworks. TemplatesBy using our templates and activity ideas you can make developing these skills fun and interesting. All of our templates have simple lines and shapes suitable for use with young children to use as a base for drawing, colouring, cutting and painting. Children should be free to use or "misuse" them in any way they wish. Ideas for Activities
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