Everyone knows that drawing is one of the most beloved children's activities. Kids in kindergarten draw with pencils, brushes or even fingers. At school, they try to improve their skills, moving on to creating more complex paintings.
However, there are also methods of alternative drawing, which are very valuable both for children and for their parents. Many adults are skeptical of anything that is not within the generally accepted framework. So, often a child is scolded for throwing a brush and began to draw with his hands, dirty clothes and hands. Sometimes there are situations when kids, wanting to go beyond the generally accepted standards, draw, for example, on wallpaper, for which they are later punished.
These situations are not uncommon, but children should not be blamed for this. The child wants to show his attitude to the world around him by drawing, to try something new, to show his personality. This is a kind of attempt to explore new actions, learn something. So that children do not spoil the wallpaper or get dirty, but don’t limit themselves to any kind of frames, try to master non-traditional drawing methods with them.
When does unconventional painting apply
Fortunately, today psychologists have already established that unconventional drawing is of great benefit to children. It helps to develop comprehensively, to look at the world from different angles. Unconventional drawing in a preschool educational institution is already a compulsory occupation, special programs have already been developed for such lessons.
At school, this technique is used much less frequently. But if a child has previously revealed creative abilities, then he does not stop there and goes to an art institution.
The unconventional drawing technique in the middle group of a preschool institution is different. There are many methods of such creativity; each of them brings joy and pleasure to children, and most importantly, benefits.
If you are interested in alternative painting and want to introduce a child to it, then it is not necessary to register it in a certain institution. You can conduct a lesson with him at home. Learn what are the methods of alternative drawing, choose the one that will appeal to you and the child, and then proceed to its development.
Blotting
This is one of the most popular ways to develop creative imagination in children. It also contributes to the activation of thought processes, the inclusion of the ability to think logically. Blotting is a way of creative expression. To master it, teach your child to make colorful blots on paper. After that, with him, consider the received art. Teach your child to spot various images in blots. Ask him leading questions. For example, ask the child what the drawing reminds him of, what he sees on it.
Magic blot can also turn into a full-fledged drawing. When a baby will easily say what his image on paper is associated with, a more complex version of this technique can be mastered. To do this, circle the blots with the child or finish some details. If you seriously approach this process, you can get a whole plot as a result.
Choose a large canvas
It is very useful to change the paper size. Select a sheet that will be elongated. This will help you draw together with your child, without interfering with each other. In the first stages, create separate, unrelated images. When you get used to this technique, distribute among yourself the responsibilities, which details of the drawing will be created by the child, and which are entrusted to you. The result should be a holistic picture.
Working with parents inspires the child. He feels support, his significance in the creative process. This is an important component of the harmonious development of the child as an individual and part of society.
Dot drawing
Since children like everything unusual and non-traditional, dot painting will be a pleasure for any kid. This technique can be carried out using pencils and felt-tip pens, set perpendicular to a clean sheet.
However, dot painting works best if you use paints. To do this, take a match, clean it of sulfur, wrap cotton wool on the tip. This design will serve you with a brush. Dip cotton wool in the paint, apply dots on the paper until you get the result.
Usually the joint work of the child and parents leads to the creation of a bright and colorful picture, which is not only liked by all participants in the process, but also reminds of the unity of the family.
Spot drawing develops the ability to notice minor things, small details that are very important. In addition, the child in the process of creativity becomes patient and assiduous.
Foam rubber and stamp method
Most people think that it’s imperative to have brushes and pencils to draw. This is far from the case. Foam rubber is a tool that will help you conduct a drawing lesson with a child that you will remember for a long time.
So that children do not get bored and realize their creative abilities, you need to make a special brush. Make different geometric shapes from foam rubber, and then attach them to pens or pencils. Next, dunk your own made brushes in the paint and use the stamp method to create a picture.
When you have mastered the initial level of this technique, let the child decide for himself which figures he wants to use in the drawing process.
Remember that your child is only learning to create masterpieces. Therefore, do not criticize children's drawing. Point out its merits, so that the baby has a desire to work on.
Crayon drawing
Ordinary crayons, which can be bought at any stationery store, open up a lot of opportunities for productive creativity. The peculiarity of such drawing is that such a method can be applied on the street.
Creativity with the help of crayons will look appropriate on asphalt, tile and even porcelain. If there is no rain on the street, you can add new details to the composition every day, invent and develop a plot, and compose whole stories based on it.
Unconventional drawing with crayons with children significantly affects the development of babies. They learn to work in unlimited space, develop imagination, try to think logically, reveal creative abilities.
This technique will bring the greatest number of results if a group of adults and children participates in it. In this case, drawing will also teach the child to work in a team, not trying to direct all attention to himself.
Magic through the eyes of a child
All children believe in magic. Do not dispel this illusion, it is better to create a real fairy tale for the child.
Children's drawing will seem more beautiful if it is created quickly, in a matter of seconds. To achieve this result, apply a painting technique called magic.
Take a piece of wax candle, laundry soap or a pack of stationery glue and draw some image on paper with their help. Do not worry if the candle or glue crumbles, next time select higher quality tools.
After that, take a brush, and it is better to use foam rubber or cotton wool, dunk the tool in the paint and apply it to the entire image with a continuous layer. Due to the fact that the texture of the picture is oily, children's paints will fall on it differently from paper. So you will achieve that the picture appears literally in seconds, before your eyes.
Children are very fond of this type of creativity, because they become real wizards. Very often, such a technique attracts a child so much that he does not stop at ordinary children's drawings, developing his skill, transferring him to adulthood.
Create volumetric images
A lesson in drawing is most often carried out, inviting children to create images on a plane. However, the creative process is much more interesting if the result is three-dimensional figures.
Sea pebbles are an ideal painting tool. They are so smooth that any paint falls on them in an even layer. The image that the child will create depends on his imagination and the shape of the pebble.
Most often, using such a technique, they master the unconventional drawing of vegetables, fruits, insects, mushrooms or even animals. In the future, the pebbles can be varnished so that the memory of the work done remains forever. Most likely, the received toys will be useful to the child more than once, since they can participate in many children's activities.
Finger and palm drawing
Many parents have a negative attitude towards the child’s desire to create with the help of fingers and palms. However, this method is truly good, because it gives the baby complete freedom of action.
But fingers listen to children much better than brushes and pencils, so the result of such creativity is much more spectacular. It is much better if you teach your child how to handle not only with the index finger, but with all the others, and even with your palms. This will help the child to discover new boundaries of creativity, develop imagination and learn to create new images.
Do not neglect the opportunity to work with children. Collective creativity will allow the child to feel like part of a team, see his significance and importance, join the team and realize your love. Do not worry about dirty hands or clothes, as this is not the main thing, your main task is to ensure the harmonious development of the baby.
Monotopy as an original method
Monotopy is a method of extraordinary drawing, which is rarely used today. Usually parents simply do not want to create additional difficulties for themselves, mastering a new technique. Meanwhile, children are madly in love with monotopy.
The essence of the method is that you apply the image in a thick layer on cellophane, then turn it over with the drawing down and press it onto the paper. The result is two images. Sometimes a picture is printed only on paper, and sometimes it stays on cellophane.
It is the intrigue of the future result that attracts children to this technique. You will never know what picture you get. The process of joint creativity will not only develop the imagination of children, but also give you a lot of pleasure.
Wet paper for blurry looks
Often children in their desire to create are significantly superior to adults. If a child wants to learn how to create, for example, fog, rain, sunset, water and similar images, then it is better to teach him how to draw on wet paper.
Do not make it too wet, because the drawing may not work. It is enough to take a piece of cotton wool, moisten it with water and make the paper slightly moist. Such a canvas is suitable for creating obscure images. If your child wants to hone this technique, then in the future he has a chance to become a real artist.
Drawing on fabric
Fabric drawing is a popular technique for creativity. Moreover, you can create images both from scratch, that is, on a piece of one shade, or modify finished pictures, adding your own thoughts to the finished elements. In the latter case, you need to stock up with a multi-colored fabric.
This technique is not particularly difficult, but the children really like something original and unusual. The patterns on the fabric are very bright, with clearly drawn borders. Therefore, teach the child this technique so that he improves his skills.
Crumpled drawing
This technique is not difficult to master. Drawing on crumpled paper is a way to create a mosaic effect. To use it, you need to crumple the sheet before starting the work, and then smooth it. In places where the paper is folded, the ink will lie in a darker layer.
The result of such a drawing is original and interesting. If a child once tries to create an image on crumpled paper, then in the future he will apply this technique more than once to look at the final result.
This method of drawing is good because it involves the baby in the work for the ultimate goal, that is, develops his perseverance and patience.
Useful Drawing Properties You Did Not Know About
Almost everyone knows that drawing develops children's imagination, logic, perseverance and patience. Collective creativity teaches you to work in a team and reveals the leadership qualities of the child. However, non-traditional drawing is beneficial even in completely unexpected aspects. This technique:
- Helps to develop fine motor skills of the hands, which is important for the full life of the child. This is very important in preschool education, as scientists have proved that fine motor skills are directly related to a person’s ability to absorb information, remembering even minor details;
- Causes a variety of emotions. In preschool age it is very important to experience the full range of possible feelings and sensations. Drawing helps to feel the taste of victory and the achieved goal;
- Helps the child show his personality. Each person is unique, it is very important to realize this as soon as possible in order to listen to your own thoughts in the future, and not try to live a different life;
- It helps parents to understand at what stage of development the child is and whether everything is in order with his psyche.
In the latter case, you need to know that at a certain age, the baby must be able to create different images. A child develops harmoniously if:
- Until 2 years, he puts various strokes on the canvas, meaningless figures in a chaotic manner;
- From 2 to 3 years, the child still does not know how to create full-fledged images, but is already looking for meaning in his work, trying to create something specific, striving for the goal;
- From 3 to 8 years, the child already knows how to create full-fledged images, but does not think about the fact that they look harmoniously in the complex. That is, on one paper sheet he can draw the sun, a house, a car, animals, without thinking about the storyline of the picture.
At a more meaningful age, children are already able to create pictures according to a storyline. For this period to come as soon as possible, it is necessary to train the child's abilities. Alternative drawing methods will help your baby develop harmoniously. It is possible that he will be so carried away by one of the ways that it will become his hobby in the future, and possibly his whole life.