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[quote=Anonymous]The thing about not teaching higher level skills before they are ready is not BS. Art is important for kids not only for creative expression, but it’s a primary way they develop fine motor skills and dexterity. Trying to teach them certain artistic techniques before they are ready could create bad physical habits, but it could also be extremely frustrating if they are physically not ready for a teqnique, and frustration can kill interest.

Though some of what you are talking about are not physical techniques. For instance, color mixing. No reason not to teach an interested kid about that, and lots of children learn it at that age or younger.

As for other development, I would look for age appropriate opportunities to build skills. Art-focused summer camp or an after school program. We have a local artists collective that does that kind of thing and offers a lot of ongoing and one off programming for kids. And I would take the child to museums and show them art books and yes, sometimes work with them to show them what is possible and teach them a few developmentally appropriate concepts if it comes up.

I would hire my 1st grader a private art teacher because I think that’s overkill and there are better ways to encourage their skills and interest.[/quote]

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