Motor skills - Learning to draw helps in many ways, it helps hand, eye & mind coordination. 

Concentration - Drawing helps the child stay more focused. Drawing requires more focus, one cannot multi-task when learning to paint or draw. Hence it helps in building focus among kids.

Strengthens fingers - When it comes to drawing and painting for kids, it helps strengthen hand grip as they hold the drawing pencil or the paintbrush. It also helps in improving handwriting for kids.

Discipline - Drawing helps build disciple among kids. It helps in building the habit of preparation. Drawing and painting generally need preparation in terms of materials, artwork, position, etc. The outcome of the artwork is directly affected by the preparation of the student. Kids will learn how to work with many items. 

Colors stimulate the brain - Kids love working with colors. Colors relax the mind and allow them to get more information into their minds. 

Keen observation - Drawing helps kids improve observation skills. When kids have to draw, they will first need to observe. Hence it develops keen observation among kids. 

Creativity - Working on building creativity and talent through practice and experiencing creative activities. Does not come within, but needs to be developed. 

Understand Elements and principles of art - Elements include - Line, space, shape, form, color, value & texture. Principles include - Balance, movement, contrast, pattern & unity. 

Not afraid of failure - Art is a continuous process of trial and error. At an early age kids who draw or paint understand that sometimes artwork does not turn out the way they envision. Hence it builds resilience and they learn to appreciate imperfect artwork too. It builds confidence.