Who are Teachers? Is it just your School Teacher? Is it your Mother? Is it your Father? Is it your Friend? Well...*drum roll please*... It's everyone and everything around us. Anything or Anyone who teaches us is a Teacher.

Let's go back in time and think of our school teachers. Whoever we are, a big part of it was greatly influenced by our teachers. They were the pioneers in teaching us values, discipline, and morals during our early childhood. Although the teachers & the teaching style have changed and progressed towards a healthy approach, it would be the right time to teach your kids to appreciate their teachers. And, of course, with ART!

"But How Can They Do It?"

HANDMADE CARD PRINTABLES! Yes, you heard that right! Printables are a great way to teach your little one to display their love & appreciation towards their teachers! If you're a working parent or a homemaker, it's not easy to raise a child. You're busy most of your day, and it is next to impossible to help your child do something for their teachers.

And that is why Printables can be a great source to hit two birds with one stone! You can hand out a well-made printable to your little one. All they have to do is colour and add beauty to it. While they're busy with their art, you can finish your chores, and at the end of the day, you engage your child, finish your chores, and there is also a masterpiece with your child! Oh wait, so we hit three birds with one stone!

Here are some printables your child can use this Teacher's Day:

You can download the original printables by clicking on this link: https://t.ly/jA0hG

"How Can Printables Benefit By Child?"

A printable looks simple, but its benefits for your child and their development are plenty. And no, it doesn't just limit to the little one doing art.

Encourages Creative Expression

Printables can be a great start for your child to begin their creative journey. A child likes simple things. They don't think much or put too much thought into anything to make it complicated. If you hand out an empty canvas to your child, it might be intimidating for the little one. Although we would intend to give them an empty canvas to let them create whatever they want to, sometimes, it can be overwhelming for the kid. But a DIY printable card can allow the children to dive into the world of colours and learn about different shapes without pressure.

Promotes Parent-Child Conversation

Printables usually have a subject like a bird or a monkey. It's a smart move to use those subjects as a conversation starter with your child. Children of seven years and less are still figuring out many things that seem basic for an adult. But remember, we've all been there! We've all been in that clueless phase where we're learning about things in the world. So, use the printable as a topic to help your child learn about the subject. For example:- If a printable has a honey bee with a thank you message to the teacher, teach your child about what is a honey bee and why we're thanking our teachers.

Boosts Essential Skills

If you observe closely, you will understand that while your child is using the printable, they are learning plenty of essential skills subconsciously. Imagine a printable of a cute dinosaur. The child learns about shapes through the dinosaur's body, counts the number of thorns on the dinosaur they have to colour, and finds different colours for different parts of the body. It reinforces problem-solving, shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and counting skills at once. And the best part is that the child doesn't even realize that they're adapting so many skills while having fun!

Confidence Booster

Printables are cost-effective. One can print multiple copies of the same printable, or the parent can recreate the printable by just drawing on a sheet of paper. I'm saying this because when your child learns there are multiple copies of the same art, it lets them try different things. It reassures them that even if one printable doesn't satisfy them, they can start again with another copy. Believe it or not, this freedom gives them a confidence nobody could teach. And when finish their art, they feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, which nobody can teach but themselves.

"How To Start?"

Starting this activity requires not much work since it is a straightforward approach and not complicated. Like a child's mind. All you have to do is download these printables or recreate the printable by yourself and print multiple copies of it. Later, hand these printables to your child along with supplies like crayons or non-toxic paints to colour. And that's it! Watch your little one shine with their imagination.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to use printables and the benefits of it, it's time to let your child explore the world of colours and display their love & appreciation towards their teachers.