Drawing is one of the best activities for children, it is both creative, relaxing and educational. But did you know that drawing also plays a big role in children's learning, motor skills and self-confidence? Here are five important benefits of letting children draw more, and why it should be a natural part of everyday life.

1. Trains fine motor skills and coordination

When children hold a pencil and draw, they practice their fine motor skills, which helps them develop finger dexterity and improve hand-eye coordination. This is super important when they later learn to write, button buttons, or tie shoelaces.

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2. Strengthens children's creativity and imagination

Drawing is not just about making a picture look like reality, it's about thinking freely and creating without limits. Children who draw a lot get natural practice in thinking creatively and solving problems in new ways.

Fun challenge: Ask your child to draw a world where everything is upside down, where the sun is blue and the trees are purple. It trains their ability to think outside the box!

3. Expressing feelings and thoughts through images

Sometimes it can be difficult for children to put their feelings into words, but drawing is a natural way for them to express themselves. A drawing can show whether they are happy, sad or excited about something, and it can open up great conversations.

Tip: An activity that works for the whole family is to draw the best event of the day. It could be something they did, a feeling they had, or just something they are looking forward to.

4. Improves concentration and patience

Drawing requires focus, and the more children practice, the better their patience becomes. They learn to sit still for longer, focus on details, and take their time to complete a task.

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5. Increases self-confidence and pride in creation

Creating something with your own hands gives you a huge sense of pride. Children who draw a lot get a natural confirmation that they can create something from scratch, which strengthens their self-confidence.

Try this: Frame one of your child's artwork and hang it on the wall, it shows that their creation is valuable!

Drawing is more than just scribbling

Drawing is so much more than just a fun activity, it's an important part of children's development. By allowing them to create freely, they strengthen their motor skills, their imagination and their self-confidence.

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