Some children would rather color your walls than the paper. Some also like to chew on crayons and markers or try to drink the paint. Don't tell them what to draw or paint. Don't fix up their pictures. Give them lots of different materials to work with.
Parents can demonstrate new types of art materials.
Find an art activity that's at the right level for your child, then let him do as much of the project as possible. Ask your preschooler to talk about his picture. Display your child's art prominently in your home. Art projects can spark young imaginations and help children to express themselves. These projects also help children to develop the eye and hand coordination they will later need to learn to write.