Children’s art smocks
come in so many shapes, sizes, and materials that it can be difficult
to choose between them. To make coming to a decision easier, you can
narrow down your choices using the following considerations:
Style
Art smocks have three
basic styles: apron, full protection, and bib. When working with
younger children, it’s best to go with bib smocks that are applied
over the head and offer protection around the sides. Older children
can work with an apron-style smock, however, it’s usually best to
go with a full-protection smock that runs from the shoulders down to
the knees. Sleeves are generally not needed, unless your child
regularly dresses in long-sleeved clothes.
Material
For optimal
reusability, choose an art smock made from a material that’s easy
to clean. Kids art smocks that can simply be wiped down offer better
value and often last longer than art smocks that need to be washed
after each use.
The material should
also be lightweight and comfortable so that children aren’t
hampered while wearing the smock.
Features
Look for smocks that
are easy to put on. Art smocks that take more than a minute to put on
ruin the experience of the activity for a child. Ideally, the smock
you choose should be something that simply slips on and doesn’t
require snaps, Velcro, or ties to keep in place.
Deep pockets are also a
must. These give children a place to store materials for easy access,
and help them keep their workspaces keep, as well.
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