: Non-traditional methods allow children to feel the texture and temperature of the paint, which is critical for early cognitive development and "meaning-making" through physical action.
Helps children begin distinguishing between mental images and physical signs. : Non-traditional methods allow children to feel the
: Using a toy (like a bunny or bear) or a nursery rhyme to create a "problem-speech situation" that gives the drawing a purpose (e.g., "painting seeds for the birds"). "painting seeds for the birds").