What are the benefits of mobile art with children?
Creating hanging mobiles in class can be fun and exciting for all children. This is because it is something they can use and hang at home. Hanging mobiles encourage children to use their hands more frequently, while putting the string/thread through the small hole of the object. ACARA (2011) stats that children are also influenced to gain confidence when using a range of tools to create an understanding for themselves (p.3). Furthermore mobile art allow children to focus for a longer period of time, which builds and enhances their concentration levels and skills. From this the children will become more familiar with sizes, shapes, weight and texture as each object varies. Mobile art encourages children to use their imagination with a wide range of materials. It is important for children to explore and experiment with materials they may or may not be familiar with. |