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PROMOTION 5 LEARN TO BE HANDS-ON 6 BOOST SCIENCE/MATHS Painting with giant balls is a favourite ARTventurers activity Children learn by using their senses and so the sensory, hands-on nature of art makes it a great tool. It's a way of learning about the world by 'doing' - using and mixing paint colours, drawing and painting objects and animals, trying out tools and materials at ARTventurers classes and exploring textures. Sensory stimulation is also vital for brain development. SAVE 10% To get 10% off your Children who regularly participate in art activities may become better at reading, maths and science. Think about colour mixing, mosaic patterns and bubble painting - these can all stimulate your ARTventurer's basic maths, geometry and science skills. 7 visit artventurers.co.uk/ jofrost or email mail@ artventurers.co.uk quoting ATHOME17. SOLVE PROBLEMS Art helps to develop creative thinking and problem-solving abilities - from choosing which colour paint to use, to what size cut they want to make in a sheet of paper and how they are going to make their imagined creation spring into reality. It's always fascinating to watch the ARTventurers measuring, pouring, trying things out and seeing what happens, all in a safe, secure and social environment. 8 first term at ARTventurers, MEET NEW PEOPLE Art is such a lovely social activity because it's inclusive and open to all. Adopting a free and open-ended approach to art and creative play means that many children of differing ages and abilities can join in and interact together. ARTventurers classes create an opportunity to make lots of new friends - children and parents alike! Don't worry about the mess TAKE ART Here are ARTventurers' five top tips when introducing your little artist to paint at home... Think BIG! Get some large sheets of paper for kids to work on - rolls of lining paper or leftover wallpaper are ideal Make sure your paint is nontoxic and suitable for use with young children - or try mixing up some edible paint from cornflour, there are lots of recipes online Be prepared for the inevitable mess. Cover your surfaces and floor with something wipeable, like an old shower curtain or plastic tablecloth, to protect them - and stripping your baby or toddler right down to a nappy makes cleaning up much easier. With young children, painting on the floor rather than seated at a table gives them the space and freedom to move and get their whole bodies involved Join in with your child's activity - babies and young children learn by watching other people. If you get stuck in, then they will be curious and copy you by making marks of their own as well Unless your little one is very anxious about getting paint on their hands, ditch the brush and let them use their fingers instead. This allows them the freedom to investigate and explore the lovely colours and texture of paint. 9 CONCENTRATE MORE Art is a productive activity and, as it's open ended, your little artist is unlikely to get frustrated and walk off! If a child is enjoying a bright, colourful activity, it's common sense that they will want to spend more time on it. This comes back to the 'hands-on' approach to learning that art embodies. 10 HAVE A FUN TIME The wide smiles stretching the ARTventurers' faces when they are at their weekly class say it all! Above all else, the important thing is to give your child the space and time to be creative and let them take the lead. Keep a box full of bits and pieces on hand at home (there's a great blog post on artventurers.co.uk all about putting together a Magic Craft Box to whip out on rainy days) - and try not to stress. If the sun is shining, take the mess outside. Creative activities are not simply feel-good things - they help your child to develop intellectually, physically and socially. So get out the paint, glitter and glue... and get busy! FOR MORE INFORMATION Cal l 0 7775 91 1 9 9 0 Vi s i t a r t ven t ur e r s.co .u k E mai l m a il@ a rt v e n t u r e r s. c o. u k
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