A Study of Theory and Development..docx A_Study_of_Theory_and_Development..docx ECH/435 A Study of Theory and Development ECH/435 - Week 1 Art helps young children build creativity and develop mentally, socially, ph
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A Study of Theory and Development..docx A_Study_of_Theory_and_Development..docx ECH/435 A Study of Theory and Development ECH/435 - Week 1 Art helps young children build creativity and develop mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally. Art can also, easily, be a great way to boost self confidence, invent new ways of thinking, and make healthy mistake. Children will gain a sense of cultural awareness through art. It will expose them to a variety of interpretations and help them embrace the diversity around them. Childrens artistic abilities greatly ties into their physical development. When children participate in art activities, it supports their large and small muscle development, as well as their hand and eye coordination. Using crayons, markers, paintbrushes, scissors, etc. are all ways that can help develop their fine motor skills. Playing with play dough, building things and using their hands to create different things will, in turn, help with their writing later on. Cognitive development is basically the way children think, explore, and figure things out in the world around them. It is the development of knowledge, skills, and problem solving. Cognitive development influences a childs artistic development by learning cause and effect. An example would be if they press on the crayon hard enough, it will make the color darker. Another example of how cognitive development influences a childs artistic development is when children compare and contrast different pieces of art. Art can also help childrens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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