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Drawing and coloring and your child’s fine motor skills
The simple acts of drawing and coloring are literally childs’ play, however, they both play an important role in a child’s physical, emotional and cognitive development. Like no other activity, drawing and coloring allows young children to express themselves and their emotions, experience autonomy and build their confidence. Drawing and coloring are also excellent pre-cursors to developing writing skills because the toddler is honing his or her fine motor skills which are essential when learning to write.
Parents and caregivers can promote drawing and coloring as a way to improve physical, social, emotional and cognitive development – and to have a lot of fun along the way too. Here are some ideas you can try:
1.Provide kids with nontoxic materials, blank sheets of white paper and coloring pages.
2. Model drawing. Show children that you like to draw and color too - make designs but do not show your children what they should draw.
3. Encourage all drawing and coloring efforts by talking about the beautiful colors, the lines and shapes the child has made.
4.Rather than ask, “What have you drawn?,” say “Tell me everything about your drawing”. Asking “What is it?” suggests to the child that he may have failed to draw the image correctly.
5. Talk about concepts like thin, thick, wide, narrow, dark, light, edge, shape, contour, etc.
6. Display their art on the kitchen fridge, in their room and in places where visitors to your home will see them. Point them out to visitors – the praise for the work will boost a child’s self esteeem and confidence.
7.Give kids the freedom to choose the subjects of their drawings and the types of coloring sheets they would like. For example little boys may enjoy coloring images of cars, trucks or a favourite character such as Pokemon - and at sites like Pokemon Coloring Pages you’ll find Pokemon coloring page. Little girls on the other hand prefer images from fairy tales such as Princess pictures - choose whatever pleases your child to encourage their enthusiasm for the activity and their interest in it.
8. Always supervise younger children while they draw and color – crayons pose a choking hazard.
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I have an undeniable passion for the interactive space. I have well over 10 years of experience in the area of digital marketing. I was an original pioneer in creating online content and promotions for such companies as Blockbuster, Ford and Pepsi. I did this while working with the Digital Entertainment Network. Space Dog
I developed many things during my time working with EZFlix, an interactive division of Landscape Entertainment. Some of the projects that I worked on included internet shows and programs starring the likes of Tracey Ullman, John Lithgow and Hank Azaria. Creative
In 2001 I joined the digital agency Spacedog, moving from Director of Marketing to Co-Owner and Managing Partner. I led Spacedog’s growth strategy into a full-service digital agency, and helped grow the business to more than 20 employees with $8M in billings and NYC and LA offices. Digital Marketing
In 2008, I was integral in negotiating Spacedog’s acquisition by Mendelsohn Zien and Hakuhodo, the 2nd largest advertising holding company in Asia. When I joined as their Chief Digital Officer it was my duty to lead all clients and new business prospects in digital marketing strategy.
It opened up opportunities for me to work with many exciting clients such as Qantas Airways, Tourism Australia, and Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, NBC/Universal, Hitachi, Citibank, Sun-Maid Raisins and numerous others, I have overseen over 100 digital media projects across all digital platforms. During my time with the company I have also received many noteworthy recognitions such as the Davey Awards for excellence in digital space, Yahoo, Creative Summit and OMMA.
I like to maintain an active presence in the interactive advertising and marketing industry, serving as a judge for the Webby’s and Davey awards, speaking at interactive conferences, and holding membership in the International Academy of Arts & Sciences.
I became affiliated with Tool of North America in January of 2009. As the Head of Digital Content, I am now responsible for leading the growth of Tool’s digital business, by working with the creative roster and agency partners to develop interactive live-action content that merges the worlds of technology, art and advertising.