my 3 yrs old child has been admitted to school recently. teacher asked him to color & draw something. i wanted to train him. but he could not concentrate. i want to know, why?
2006-09-13 00:22:27 · 15 answers · asked by sulekha c 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He's 3. take 3 yr old, add paper and crayons, and let the creativity flow! He will come to it in his own time, art is not something you can force!
2006-09-13 00:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why - because he is not developmentally ready yet. I am also very surprised at the teacher.... she should know better than that!
Issue 1 - he may have difficulty manipulating the crayons/textas/pencils. - it requires a lot of skill for a child to be able to control hand movements to stay in the lines.
Issue 2 - he needs to be able to visualize shapes in his mind before being able to put them on paper to draw something recognisable.
Issue 3 - children of 3 have short attention spans, and unfortunately boys have shorter attention spans when it comes to drawing etc. (I know it sounds stereotyped but after teaching 3 -5 year olds for the last 12 years it is a fact!)
You need to focus on what you can be doing to lead up to him being able to draw/colour. Basically he needs to build up the muscles and dexterity in his hands. This comes from finger plays/rhymes creating individual finger movements, squeezing activities to build strength.... such as squeezing water out of sponges, squeezing playdough etc.
He will also go through various stages of drawing....
1. Scribbling - random scribbling over page
2. Controlled scribbling - scribbling is more controlled, usually circular motions.
3. Child will begin to name drawing, but you cannot recognise it.
4. Some basic shapes can be drawn.
5. Child will draw basic representational pictures - you can get an idea of what it is they have drawn by looking at it.
To help your child draw basic shapes use a light coloured texta on the page to draw a circle etc... then get him to trace over it.
Keep it short.... 5 - 10 minutes to start with... so it doesn't become a chore for him... this will only turn him off and he will not want to do it at all otherwise.
2006-09-16 19:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by spinksy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not a dog that needs "training" but instead a child who needs "teaching." Sorry, but it really bugs me when people say that about kids.
If he has just started school, he is just beginning to learn how school works. It probably is difficult for him to concentrate there and begin to figure out how to follow the teacher's instructions and do what he is asked. This is normal. It's just part of his adjustment to school. Heck, maybe he just wasn't interested in drawing at that time.
Don't press the issue with him. If he thinks it's fun and he wants to do it, then work on it some with him. But if you try to force it then it will just be upsetting and frustrating for both of you. 3 year olds are at different levels with fine motor skills and he may not be able to manipulate the crayons/pencil/etc. quite the way he wants and it may be frustrating to him. Just let him practice if he enjoys it.
If you haven't done so yet, talk to him about the basic shapes (square, rectangle, circle, oval, triangle, star, etc.) and see if he can copy the shapes you draw. If he has trouble creating them himself, let him trace your shapes. If he learns how to draw the basic shapes then he can draw almost anything he can imagine.
Sit down with him and draw some shapes or animals or things for him yourself. Maybe tell him a story about what you're drawing. Or have him tell you a story and you draw what he is talking about. Draw his favorite animals. Show him how to draw stick people.
2006-09-13 08:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't train them to draw at this age, often they're not yet coordinated to hold the crayon correctly, much less translate thoughts into visual images. You can try helping him color in some coloring books to develop that agility and cooridination but beyond that, at this point you can only show them what drawing looks liked through picture books, art, and other visual media. For what it's worth my 4 1/2 year old has only started drawing in the last few weeks.
Go easy on yourselves, ability and attention span will come when they come.
2006-09-13 07:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by brookeling 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cant train a child. When my kids went to school, my first was 3 and could draw nice. The second, when she was also 3, could only scribble. But she was more advanced in other areas.
At this age they work on a certain point more than others....simply speaking. Maybe he talks better or socialies better than those who color better.
Dont worry, teachers are trained. he'll progress.
2006-09-13 07:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Miz_Kassandra 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He's only three? He may not be ready for his own pace.
Some kids start doing things before others. In any case, get some "washable" markers or crayons....show him how to put it to paper and make marks on the paper.
When he's ready, he will start is own style. Let him explore on his own and see what develops.
If he really can't concentrate on that, or much more...or stay focused...."maybe" he has ADD. Attention Deficit Disorder. Just maybe...I'm not a doctor..but I have known some children that have had it.
Don't rush him...the more you pressure, the more he may resist.
2006-09-13 07:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by adamk66usa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's 3 for goodness sake. No 3 year old want to sit and concentrate when theres lots of other stuff going on...unless he's in the mood to do it. Get some crayons and paper at home and just let him doodle when he want to....don't force the issue.
2006-09-13 08:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by aza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not train them, let him follow you. You sit down and start to draw or doodle he will come and watch just let him join in, trust me you will not recognize anything that he draws but praise him and if he tells you it is a house you agree, within time the doodles will take shape and you will see that house.
Remember to place his drawing on the fridge, this will keep them coming and practice make the difference
2006-09-13 07:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by ZULU45RM1664 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is only 3 years of age.
Maybe sit with him and show him how and allow his little hands to scribble.
He will learn at his own pace whatever you do don't push him.
When he is a little older encourage him tell him as long as he did his best he cannot do any better than that and he is a little champion for trying.
2006-09-13 07:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get him drawing book and sketchpens for the starters cmon he is just 3 yrs old dont force him for anything jus let him be what he wants to be
2006-09-13 07:25:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋