The Meaning Of Children Drawing

The drawings of young children have attracted and interested many professionals in the field of education. Most researchers, psychologist, teacher, and parent have done various researches to clarify the meaning and interpretation of children drawings. Though the process of observing and decode of children’s drawings, the insight can be gained as the social emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child. Usually children explore the world around them through intellectual, physical and emotional methods and for young children they need pencil, brush, and paper are the best means of express their feeling, hopes, and most profound fears.

The progression of drawings that children make over a period of time can show significant grows and development, as well as determine academic capabilities and skills characteristic over the time. Children begin their drawing process as early as they can physically hold a drawing utensil. From their first attempts at drawing, consisting of random marks and lines, then to their first repsentational drawing, children are making effort to communicate to the world around them and establish meaning through the images they create. It is through drawing that children express their views and interpretation of their experiences through their eyes.