The positive effects of art on early childhood development are profound. From the physical benefits, like building fine motor skills, encouraging coordination and growing dexterity, to the emotional ones, like increasing self-confidence, promoting self-expression and developing cognitive processes, it’s easy to see how engaging in art can positively impact young children.
At Micador, we want to support children by providing the resources and inspiration needed to grow their skills and self-confidence. We are proud to be the spark to grow young minds through art and play-based learning. With 70 years as the leader of educational and school supplies, our deep understanding of the requirements of teachers and students combined with constant innovation means that we deliver the best and most environmentally-friendly products to the market.
Our early stART range was developed to help 1 to 4 year olds advance their skills and to give parents and educators the confidence to guide children on their journey with safe, washable and fun products. While other companies shied away from making products for this particular age group, Micador undertook global research and consultations with children, carers and educators to develop products driven by a child’s key developmental areas. By working with Toy Safety Experts, Micador’s early stART range ensures safety when it comes to design, materials and labelling.
To help parents struggling with where to start on their little one’s creative journey, we’ve curated some of our favourite, tried and tested crafts for kids. Each easy, step by step tutorial requires minimal products, and is a great way to introduce simple but fun and rewarding concepts of art and crafts to young artists.
Paper Flowers
Give someone special some beautiful paper flowers! This craft is great for practising scissor skills and develops fine motor skills. It’s suitable for children 3+ years.
Find the tutorial here.
Mega Marker Watercolour Dolphins
This delightful, dancing DIY dolphin craft is super easy and suitable for children 3+ years! It combines colouring and watercolour for incredible effects!
Find the tutorial here.
early stART Softies Tri-Grip Crayon Fish
Show your kids (from 1+ years) how to easily draw some fish - simply from the outline of their own hands! This simple activity combines tracing and colouring for a fun crafternoon.
Find the tutorial here.
As experts in early childhood development, we look forward to continuing to support children’s success in these pivotal years.
For our extensive range of products suitable for 1 to 4 year olds, view our full early stART range here.
