On the list of healthy activities for bodies and minds every
any age should be coloring. Here are
just some of the reasons why coloring is healthy for you:
Coloring builds muscles.
Gripping a crayon, pencil or marker develops the tiny muscles in your
hands and fingers, which will help you in doing activities like writing,
typing, and even tying your shoe. When
you make fine details or work to stay within the lines of a picture, you are
exercising your hand-eye coordination.
Coloring can be an opportunity to learn. Use the pictures in coloring books to
identify shapes. Use the text to practice
reading or finding recognizable letters and words. Create your own sentences if none are provided. Of course, coloring helps you learn all about
color – the different names of colors, how they look next to each other, and even
the unique feelings they bring out in the artist.
Coloring enhances creativity. Yes, it is possible to think outside of the
box when you are coloring within the lines!
Within the borders or lines the possibilities are endless: create several different patterns and designs
within the shapes on a coloring book page.
Coloring teaches patience.
It can take time to complete a picture and color in everything just the
way you want it. With practice and patience,
you can see your progress on the page. You
can take your time when you color. Sometimes
you may even have to put your drawing down and return to it at a later time
when you are ready to finish it. Be sure
to save some of your favorite artwork in a special place so that you can go
back to them and look how you’ve grown as an artist.
Coloring relieves stress and makes you feel good Sitting down to color can be a soothing activity
for many people. You can listen to your
favorite music when you color or even sit with a good friend and color
together. Drawing pictures of your
favorite things or making a picture to give as a gift are two ways to brighten
anyone’s day!
What else can you learn from coloring?
