August 12, 2015 by Megan Schiller

Benefits of an Organized Art Area

Watch this video to get a peek into what it’s like to have an accessible and organized art area for kids. What are the benefits to creating a space like this?

Top 3 Benefits of An Organized Art Area

Independence: When art supplies and creative tools are easily accessible, kids are reminded of their presence and can work independently whenever inspiration strikes.

Open-Ended Art: When you have a variety of art supplies readily available, they become more like tools in a workshop. Kids can use them how they like and not feel the pressure of making pre-determined arts and crafts.

Easier Clean-Up: When everything has its place, it is easier to know where to put things away. If a child is able to gather materials independently, then putting them away independently becomes easier. Kids probably won’t willingly put things away all the time, but if you treat it like you would their toys and it becomes part of their daily habits, it is possible to get kids to clean up their art supplies.

Check out my latest video to see these benefits in action!

If you are interested in setting up an organized art area for your kids, I have some resources that will help you. And always feel free to reach out with any questions!