In basic terms, neuroscience researchers explain that brains develop when a person performs a task that stimulates a part of the brain to perform the task. The more a person does a skill, the more neurotransmitters there are.
Coloring and art target certain parts of the brain, so it makes sense the more a child does art, the more they use that part of the brain. Kids build their brain power in the following areas thanks to coloring and art:
- Cognition
- Emotion recognition and management
- Sensory input
- Verbal and communication skills
- Motor skill planning and execution
There are many brain-building benefits that come from coloring and art. Let’s look at more specifics