Jill Suzanne Jacobs Children learn by doing and art is a great hands-on experience. The main goal in children's art experiences should not be how the end product looks, but the process of making it. It is through this process that the child expresses and experiences feelings and thoughts. One of the hallmarks of a child's experience is his or her limited ability to effect the surrounding environment. Art is a powerful antidote to that, allowing children to see themselves as creators.
Art is good for children for other reasons too.
In addition to developing large and small motor skills and eye-hand coordination, making art also develops a child's mind. Through seeing, doing and manipulating, the young child acquires numerous skills. Engaging in Jewish art projects with your child builds on those skills, by enabling a child to learn and to incorporate Jewish ideas and values into his or her life. Art also offers an opportunity for a child to celebrate each Jewish holiday in an age-appropriate manner. While parents are making food, changing over dishes, or even preparing the house for holiday guests, children can work alongside their parents making art pieces that will enhance their understanding of the holidays.