Ahead of the third term primary and secondary school holidays, Ruqsmee organised two day kiddie summer art and craft classes for primary school pupils.
The craft classes were organised to increase the pupils’ creativity and innovation, increase their hand dexterity, speed, and creative talents that will improve as they practise and also improve their fine motor skills.
The craft classes, which started on Sunday, trained pupils from different schools in Kano, on how to make valuable items from disposable items.
Part of what the pupils learned included: picture frames, gift cards, shoe making, flower vessels, creative drawings, and others.
Rukkaya Ismail, founder of Rusqmee, noted that the craft classes are organised to make pupils productive and entrepreneurial during their holidays.
She added that “arts and crafts at a young age have many more benefits for kids’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
“Strengthening children’s imagination and creativity helps them develop important skills and talents that will help them do well in school and reach developmental milestones.”
The founder stressed that “with the help of arts and crafts, a child learns new shapes, designs, styles, and colours while also being aware of diverse patterns and figures.
“All kinds of art, including drawing and sketching, teach a child’s endurance and attention, making them important for their academic performance.
“Let’s clear this myth, arts and crafts classes actually help children with their concentration, thinking skills, visual learning, and more, which has proven to increase IQ levels.”
The craft classes are expected to end on Monday, while pupils will be given materials and other items that they will use to practise more at home.
Ruqsmee is a modern school that teaches pupils and engages them with art, by giving them a lot of knowledge about themselves and the world around them, as well as the ability to express themselves through creativity.
