Your child's early education can set them up for success in school. One essential part of the child development process is allowing them to express themselves and explore the world through art. A well-rounded preschool experience includes an array of art programs, which can benefit your child for the following reasons.

Motor Skills

Drawing, painting, sculpting, cutting paper, and pasting pieces together requires very fine control of the hands and arms, as well as hand-eye coordination. Every time your child works on an art project, they are exercising the fine motor skills they'll need to write. The more your child is encouraged to develop these skills, the quicker they’ll be able to pick up writing in kindergarten. 

Language Development

As your child creates artwork, they'll learn the names of the colors and shapes they use, as well as the tools. As they become familiar with markers and color pencils, they’ll start to express creative ideas on paper, even if their vocabulary isn't fully developed yet. Their drawings will give you something to talk about with them and in turn, it will help them expand their conversation skills. 

Social Development

Early education isn't just about academic skills. It’s also about helping them learn how to interact correctly and politely with other people and the world around them. Doing art projects together encourages children to share and take turns with the materials, and when they're finished, the cleanup process will teach them to be responsible for the messes they make and the items they use.

For attentive child care and a focus on early education, enroll your child at Les Enfants Preschool in Palisades Park, NJ. For almost 40 years, director Maria Hughes has led this childcare center in balancing the needs of the group and each child, ensuring rich opportunities for learning, play, and development. To ask about availability, call them at (201) 592-6695. To read more about their curriculum, visit them online.