Benefit of Colouring in

These several benefits of Colouring in.  I find it relaxing. 

1- Colouring helps a child practice holding a writing tool the correct way and aids in developing those tiny muscles in their hands, fingers, and wrist. 

2- Colouring aids in hand-eye coordination as the child learns to colour within the specified area.

3- Children develop the skill of patience and learn to focus on details when colouring. Such a sense of accomplishment is achieved when a colouring page is completed. 

4- Colouring allows a child to relax and be comfortable while creating a piece of art. Children can fill in the figures and shapes on the page any way they choose, whereas drawing can sometimes be a little intimidating that the outcome won't be exactly as they wanted. 

5- Colouring a simple printed page helps a child to recognise colour, hue, line, perspective, shape and form. It also helps a child to see and recognise patterns - a pre-reading and pre-math skill. 

6- Eventually a child can even learn to plan as they decide the colours they will use in their picture and then what order they are going to colour things within the picture.

7- Last, but not least, colouring can allow you and your child to have some quality quiet time together.  It can provide a wonderful time to sit and chat with your child.