What Clay Modeling is Clay modeling is an excellent art activity for young children because it engages multiple senses. Traditionally, clay modeling involves hand manipulation of soft clay. Children love playing with clay, shaping it into various forms. Clay modeling is a fundamental domain of visual arts that supports spatial learning in three dimensions. Clay […]
Tactile Art Projects Good For Kids
Tactile Art Projects Good For Kids By Spramani Elaun In my book Nurturing Children in The Visual Arts I share all the benefits to why sensory tactile exploring is beneficial for children. Here are some of those benefits listed from my book. Sensory ability, cognition and fine motor control are all linked together. Our sensory […]
Your Child’s Brain on Art, fine motor and tactile art making helps cognitive processing
Your Child’s Brain on Art, fine motor and tactile art making helps cognitive processing By Spramani Elaun Many studies have shown children ages two years – ten years benefit in development by being involved in the visual arts. Visual arts can promote healthy brain development for young children. Visual art activities such as painting, doodling, drawing, clay modeling, 2-D […]