Coloring has been used as a form of art therapy for adults, and even kids can reap therapeutic benefits from it. It helps calm and relax, as well as increase self-esteem, lower heart rates and melt away stress levels.
Many coloring books are designed with learning in mind, featuring letters, numbers and sometimes simple math problems. This can be a great way to reinforce what they’ve learned at school or homeschool while having fun with it in a relaxing and engaging activity.
Some publishers have specialized in educational coloring books for children, with illustrations that teach about things such as the solar system and the human body. These can also be a good way to boost a child’s creativity, encouraging them to think outside the box and try new techniques.
A good coloring book will be thick enough that if your kid wants to use markers or gel pens, they won’t bleed through the pages to the next image. You can always touch the paper in the store if you’re not sure, or look for coloring books with a lot of reviews online that will give you a good idea of whether it can handle this sort of thing.
If you’re looking for an inexpensive and easy-to-use marker set to start with, I recommend the Sharpie Water Based Markers. They’re washable, have a fine tip on one end and a brush tip on the other, and are pretty decent quality for the price.
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