I thought I knew how kids learn best because I taught elementary school for fifteen years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Adding art to my daily learning, on the other hand, opened up new options for me that I had not thought of before. This shows that the best learning often happens outside of standard classrooms.
What began as a desperate attempt to keep my kids interested while they were learning from afar turned into our family's favorite way to learn. Including art in our daily lessons brings us together around the kitchen table, where we make memories and build academic skills in a way that standard homework never did.
The important thing is to let your child lead the way while gently leading them toward learning goals. If they are really interested in a certain part of the activity, go with it, even if it means going against your original plan.
Some of the most important lessons we learned happened on these unplanned side trips.
Lisa Park, a pediatric physical therapist, has seen huge changes in the kids who work with her and make art a part of their daily learning at home. She says, "These tasks easily improve fine motor skills, visual thinking, and brain flexibility all at the same time," meeting many developmental needs through fun play.
Trust the process, start small, and keep at it. Using art as a part of daily learning might feel different from regular schooling, but remember that some of the most important inventions in history came from people who learned to think outside the box and question what they thought they knew. You are teaching your child the same vital skills. You might want to keep track of your child's growth with pictures or short notes.
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