20 BENEFITS OF PENCIL DRAWING FOR KIDS

Last night, I drew an eye using just a pencil and had a great time. It was a bit therapeutic as most of drawings lately are digital. However, whatever you use for drawing, drawing is beneficial in many ways. Here is a list of drawing benefits:

1. A healthy outlet to express emotions and thoughts.
2. A tool to develop fine motor skills.
3. A way to engage your brain.
4. Increase focus and concentration.
5. A tool to help destress by distracting you from your stressors.
6. A way to engage with others.
7. Increase creativity.
8. Helps with problem solving skills.
9. Great for visual learners.
10. Enhance memory.
11. Improved communication especially for those that find expressing words challenging.
12. Aids in the practice of being patient.
13. Helps to boost confidence and self-esteem.
14. Increase positive emotions.
15. Increase ability to be more observant.
16. Boredom buster.
17. Increase a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
18. Outlet to explore one's imagination.
19. Promote relaxation.
20. Drawing makes us happy!

There are many more benefits but I hope this list will encourage you to draw and add art to your learning day! Happy drawing!

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