Today is World Art Day, a date marked on the calendar with the aim of remembering the importance of encourage creativity around the world. For children, developing their creativity is their way of expressing their emotions, boost your imagination and develop all your skills. For this reason and taking advantage of the fact that this year the situation caused by the coronavirus forces us to be at home, we want to propose some activities to celebrate this day as a family.
Celebrate World Art Day in times of coronavirus
Now that we are confined to our homes protecting ourselves from the coronavirus, it is time to do activities with children that we can never do. The days are long and all of us, parents and children, have to do an exercise in creativity every day to spend the day in the best possible way. Perhaps at this time you are more permissive with your children. And this leads us to propose a creative activity that can serve as a reminder of these strange moments that we hope will never be repeated.
Specifically, we refer to one of the most significant expressions of art, painting. But in this case we propose you a large-scale artistic activity. A special and fun way to commemorate this day, but also something that lasts over time. Perhaps at this time we are more aware of how little material things matter, if we do not have health to enjoy them, what are they for? Do not worry about decorating your home, instead, create a different and original space where you allow children to express their creativity.
A mural on the wall
Could there be anything more fun than painting, manipulating different colors and textures, and getting smudged throughout the process? If you have ever painted the walls of your house, you will know what we mean. But in this case it is not about changing the color of the walls, but about something more original and fun. It is about using one of the walls of your home to create a decorative mural. A wall filled with drawings, phrases or special symbols for the family.
You can use many materials that you already have at home, you do not need special paints or materials that at this moment are difficult to obtain. Among the children's materials you can find markers, colored crayons, tempera or finger paint, which you can use to obtain different drawings and textures. But in your pantry you can also find useful materials, such as food coloring, chocolate or spices mixed in water such as curry. For children it can become one of the most motivating and inspiring experiences of their childhood.
A cultural visit
In this case it is a digital cultural visit, given the current circumstances. On the occasion of the state of health alarm due to the coronavirus, many cultural spaces offer the possibility of taking a virtual cultural visit, even in some cases for free. A unique experience for the whole family, together you can visit the best museums in the world, such as the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Louvre in Paris or the MOMA in New York.
A unique way to visit the most spectacular works of art in the world, an unforgettable experience to share with the family on World Art Day. You can also find other artistic shows aimed at the smallest of the house, such as plays, storytelling or music and dance festivals, all of them through various digital platforms.
Art must be part of children's lives, from any of its aspects. There are many benefits that art brings to the development of children. Sensitivity, creativity, expression of emotions are enhanced, motor skills, intellect, etc. are exercised. Do not miss this opportunity to offer your children an enriching experience that will mark them for life. Without forgetting the fun day that you can spend as a family enjoying all the cultural offers that you can find virtually at this time.