Continuous line drawing experiences be given to kids for their inclusion and equitable development

Lines are regarded as the basic elements of drawing and shown on paper through keen observation to enhance the visual intelligence of learners. Since most children are visual-verbal learners, the experiences of continuous line drawings should be built into curriculum for their cognitive and non-cognitive development simultaneously. Currently, continuous line drawing activities are regarded as a part of visual literacy and visually-disrupted communication.

The constructed experiences of continuous line drawing in which the pencil is not lifted from the paper to draw the outline of a figure, have been attempted by educators and researchers as a part of the development of children's 'observational drawing' skills.

The constructed and teacher-directed continuous line drawing experiences have the following cognitive, non-cognitive and therapeutic benefits. Such learning experiences lead to enhancement of of following aspects of the children across their ability spectrum.

-focus, awareness, attentiveness and patience

-observational skills to capture outline and shape of things

-eye-hand coordination

-mental health, wellbeing and therapeutic effects

-pencil grasp and hand movement skills for fine motor training

-visual intelligence

However, in the classroom, teacher-directed well-modelled experiences should be given to kids followed by guided or supportive learning and individual deep practice.