Preteen is the right time to know about your child’s creativity and forte. Of course, not every child is born as Leonardo Da Vince or Picasso but can fetch the attributes from these maestros. Preteens have the habit of making graffiti on walls and sketches on paper. But, most of the time parents disregard it and feel that they are doing something which every child does. A little concern about their interest towards art and craft can make them great painters and admirers of art. And it is very well known that art is the best way to express our feelings and inner self.
So, allow your preteen’s imagination fly high in the air by learning a few ways to get the child excited about this art:
1. Getting involved with the preteen
This is the best way to increase the excitement and passion of your child towards art and craft. Get involved with them and make to trip to some art gallery or museum on weekends. If parents show interest in art then the child is sure to take inspiration from them and so the same. Moreover, the school’s role also comes into play here. The school should arrange frequent art trips for the preteen for their aesthetic development.
2. Make the child join the art classes
If you get a hint that your child makes painting and that too very well then look for some art classes where you can get him enrolled. This will help the preteen brush up his skills. A perfect mentor can help the child develop unimaginable artistic sense. You must have heard the saying ‘practice makes a man perfect’. So, motivate your child to do regular practice of the art work he is interested in. This will further add to his capabilities. You can always expect some unthinkable kind of things from these creative kids. This is just a stepping stone for them, as they grow up their imagination will also grow with leaps and bounds.
3. Take the preteen on field trips
Taking your child on field trips is the best way to encourage his artistic abilities. You can take your preteen to some historical monuments, looking for sculptures and perfect art work done on monuments. Looking at this, the child is sure to fantasize and dream of innovative ways to express the art. This will definitely widen the horizon of their thinking and they would come out with mind boggling ideas every time. You can also enjoy with the child during the field trip and make a learning experience for you as well.
4. Benefits out of it
It gives a chance to show the creative side of the child’s personality. The debonair art work which the preteen will do in the coming days is all because of the parent’s motivation and support. So, it has always been observed that a child becomes truly talented when he gets proper help from the parents. By trying these tips your preteen is sure to love the work even more and come out with flying colors.
