European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 28, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                M Oon m children an old enough to fit in a High chair they can Start creating Kari Werner Sot Kurta Ruha Germany working on part of a mural. Parents play a big role Sas photos by l. Emmett Lewis it. By Janet How us Tierney staff writer Arents should substitute colouring books with Blank pads shaving Cream food colouring and spices if they want to develop their offspring s creativity. That s the word from Carol a. Owens european coordinator for the week of the Voung child april 26-May 2. Various activities Are being organized locally throughout the week by . Military communities. Parents often think buying colouring books is the Best Way to develop their children s artistic  Owens said. It s better for children 1o a Given a pad and crayons Chalk or water paints so they can create something original. When molar skills develop Young children can color Between the lines but even then it should be something they draw themselves she explained there Are pre skills that can be developed in children from 1 to 5 years of age and some children can Start earlier according to Owens who is child development services coordinator Lor the . Military Community in Karlsruhe Germany. Children learn basics during creative Art activities such As science when they mix colors and see what the final color is she said. Language and social skills Are developed when the child talks with one or morn people about the drawing finally these activities Leach the child to make decisions Owens said. The picture in t already continued on Page 4 tuesday april 28, 1387 the stars and stripes Page 13