What drawing means for children
Even the youngest children show their creativity when they scribble on a sheet of paper. Their drawings develop step by step, from simple lines to figures with arms and legs. What emerges is more than just a picture or a way to pass the time. For children, drawing means expressing themselves spontaneously and in the moment. Through drawing, children engage with their world, process experiences, and express their emotions. At the same time, they develop greater skill in using their fingers and hands. However, when children start school, it is increasingly apparent that some are unable to draw a simple picture of a house and a sun. This may be because the child's fine motor skills are not yet sufficiently developed, or simply because they haven't done enough drawing yet. That’s why it makes sense to give children the opportunity to draw at home. A small art corner with a table, shelf, colored pencils, children’s scissors, a sharpener, and plain paper encourages independent creative activity. If space is limited, a cotton basket filled with materials can quickly be set up at the kitchen table or in the living room. Children prefer to be creative where their parents are. And if a child has no idea, then Mom or Dad simply draws along. The drawing is then given a visible place on the fridge or on a pinboard. This gives the child confidence in their own creativity, and next time, the ideas may come more naturally.