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4 amazing benefits of coloring in toddlers

Children learn something new every day, even when they are just playing or writing on paper. The same is true when you provide them with a coloring book and some crayons, markers, colored pencils, and other art supplies.

The act of coloring has proven therapeutic even for adults, so imagine what it can do for young children!

Here are some amazing benefits of coloring in toddlers:

Practice your pencil grip

One of the first art / writing tools most young children have is a crayon. By using crayons for scribbling or coloring, they are fine-tuning their grip on the pencil, which is important later on when they start to draw and write.

The more they use crayons for coloring, the more practice they get, which also helps improve the strength of their hands. Hand strength is crucial for the development of fine motor skills related to the hands, such as handwriting.

The use of crayons and dyes helps to exercise the muscles, as well as to improve the strength and dexterity of the hands.

Stimulates creativity

You stimulate your little one’s creative centers in his mind every time you provide him with a coloring book and some art supplies. Your brain will begin to process the colors, lines, shapes and elements of the photo. They also work to interpret what they see and create or imagine stories in their mind.

Encourages independence and self-expression.

When you give your little one the opportunity to draw and color, you are helping to improve his independence and self-expression. With crayons and a sheet of paper, kids will be challenged of what to draw, what colors to choose, will it be just one color or more, how to stay within the lines, the face will be smiling or frowning, and more. In a way, they also express themselves and their emotions through the “artwork” they create.

Improves fine motor coordination

In almost everything we do in life, we use fine motor coordination skills: cooking, typing, writing, doing housework, using tools, etc. Young children are still developing this crucial skill that will come in handy later in life. When you are coloring, fine motor coordination skills are improved. Dot-to-dot coloring, tracing, and coloring within the lines are also great activities for this.

So keep investing in good coloring books and art supplies because there are so many amazing benefits of coloring for toddlers! Don’t forget to have a good time with your child and color with him!

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