A grounded and complete analysis of what a child embodies in a role should be carried out by a psychologist, also taking into account his personality, his family environment and other factors. But in the book How to interpret children's drawingsNicole Bédard, a specialist in early childhood education, gives some clues published in guiainfantil.com that can help us. According to the Canadian, the drawing speaks to us, so she has written this guide so that a specialist, a psychologist or a family member can analyze what children say through their drawings.
Position of the drawing: everything the child draws on the top of the paper is related to the head, the intellect, the imagination, the curiosity and the desire to discover new things. The bottom of the paper informs us about the physical and material needs that the child may have. The left side indicates thoughts that revolve around the past, while the right side to the future. If the drawing is in the center of the paper it represents the current moment. Dimensions: drawings with large shapes show some security, while those with small shapes are usually made by children who usually need little space to express themselves. They can also show a thoughtful child, or lack of confidence.
Strokes: The continuous, without interruptions, usually denote a docile spirit, while the erasure or cut can reveal to a child something insecure and impulsive.
Driving pressure: good pressure indicates enthusiasm and willingness. The stronger it is, the more aggressive it will be, while the more superficial it shows lack of will or physical fatigue.
The colors: red represents life, burning, active; the yellow, curiosity and joy of living; the orange, need for social and public contact and impatience; blue, peace and tranquility; green, certain maturity, sensitivity and intuition; the black represents the unconscious; Brown, security and planning. It is necessary to add that the drawing of a single color can denote laziness or lack of motivation.
These are just some keys to understand a little more about children's drawing and what the child tells us through it. We should not generalize them, since each child has their own personality and their own world. If something worries you, discuss it with a specialist.
