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

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

Here are some amazing benefits of coloring in young children:

Practice your pencil grip

One of the first art/writing instruments most young children hold is a crayon. By using crayons to scribble or color, they are honing their pencil grip, which is important later on when they begin to draw and write.

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

The use of crayons and colorings help to exercise the muscles and 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 their independence and self-expression. Using crayons and a sheet of paper, children will be challenged with what to draw, which colors to choose, if it will be just one color or more, how to stay within the lines, if the face will be smiling or frowning, and more. In a way, they also express themselves and their emotions through the “work of art” they create.

Improves fine motor coordination

In almost everything we do in life, we use fine motor coordination skills: cooking, typing, writing, doing chores, 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 young children! Don’t forget to spend quality time with your child and color with him!