Improve Hand-Eye Coordination,
Enhance Creativity and Achieve Inner Peace
with Coloring Pages!

Coloring Pages really do improve hand-eye coordination, unblock creativity, encourage self-expression and promote relaxation! How can such a simple and inexpensive activity be so beneficial? Here is what I observed;

My Experiences with Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults

An important part of a child's growth is the development of hand-eye coordination. This is the ability to control one's eyes and use the visual input to coordinate movements of various parts of the body. Fine motor skills require precise controlled use of muscles in hands, fingers, and thumbs to perform intricate tasks. Coloring Pages, Mazes, and other drawing and coloring activities aid in this development.

As a teacher I had many opportunities to observe the Power of Coloring Pages in improving hand-eye coordination and more. My first experience was as a volunteer teacher of a drawing and coloring class at my daughters' elementary school. It started out as a place where stressed-out kids could go to relax for about an hour. It became so popular that soon teachers were using it as a reward!

Kids of all ages, races, shapes and sizes came to see me. Some were happy, some sad, some were even mad! They all blossomed. Every single one. All I did was teach some very basic drawing and coloring techniques in a non-judgmental setting.

There were only 3 rules. 1. No making fun of anyone or anyone's work. 2. Keep the noise down during an actual lesson. 3. Put the cap back on the marker before taking another one!

(View a sample drawing and coloring lesson.)

What happened? While having fun the kids were exercising their small motor skills and improving their hand-eye coordination. As their competence grew so did their confidence. As they concentrated to master complicated squiggles and color intricate designs their attention and energy were focused on doing something positive. Tips on using color fired up their imaginations, unblocked creativity and encouraged self-expression. Result? A roomful of happy, productive kids!

Achieve Inner Peace with Grown-up Coloring Pages?

When I was pregnant with my third child I went through a stressful period. I was under doctor's orders to stay off my feet, my husband was out of town for several weeks at a time and I had two other small children who needed care. My mind was a-whirl with worries!

I broke out my sketchbook and drew a fantasy picture filled with elves and fairies. This provided some relief but I draw pretty quickly so it was short-lived. I decided to color it.

I got out my colored pencils and began. Colored pencils are wonderful to use on intricate drawings and to create complex blends of color.

(See Tips and Techniques for information on using colored pencils.)

What happened? Grown-ups also benefit from use and improvement of their hand-eye coordination skills as well as activities that encourage self-expression and enhance creativity. As I focused my attention on layering and blending color and coloring an intricate design, my cares dropped away. Gradually the tension in body and mind faded. Time passed quickly. When my two children came home from school I was surprised that hours had passed! I was able to greet them refreshed in body and soul.

Research indicates that creating art is, in fact, therapeutic. An internet search for Art Therapy will quickly yield results on this as well as various practitioners. While I am not a licensed Art Therapist, I can attest from personal experience that creating and expressing oneself through Art is beneficial to the spirit. As related above, and in many other instances, I have observed the positive results in both children and adults as well as having experienced them myself.

Of course Coloring is only one aspect of this, but it is one that I've found to be relatively easy and accessible to all. The materials are very inexpensive - just add the desire to create and start!

Try it for yourself!

Feeling tense? Relax with Coloring Pages! I have created a variety of Adult Coloring Pages, Fantasy Coloring Pages, Mandala Coloring Pages, Surrealist Coloring Pages, Art Nouveau Coloring Pages, Art Deco Coloring Pages, Pierrot Coloring Pages, Robot Coloring Pages, Holiday Coloring Pages, Abstract Coloring Pages, and Geometric Coloring Pages that you can try for free. For downloadable coloring books, visit my e-Coloring Bookstore.

Here are links to sites that feature different creative outlets that you might like to try. (The links open in new windows.)

Perhaps you'd like to create your own pages to color. Follow this link to a site where you can learn to draw.

To take your creative expression to the next level, you might like to try your hand at painting. Here is a link to a site that provides excellent oil painting lessons.

And for more ideas on how to have fun with your family without breaking the bank, visit Fun-Frugal-Mom.com!

Unblock Creativity!

When you're done, don't forget to share! While it is rewarding to create something of beauty for yourself, there is also pleasure in having others view your work. Post your finished artwork on The Fridge!

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