When Your Child Colors on the Furniture: How to Handle Creativity and Chaos

Children naturally explore the world with their senses. Surfaces like sofas, tables, and even walls become intriguing canvases because they are large, tactile, and novel. Coloring on furniture allows children to test boundaries and engage with their environment in ways that feel exciting and new.

1.2 Emotional Expression
Art is one of the earliest forms of self-expression. Your child might be feeling joyful, anxious, or even frustrated, and using crayons or markers is their way of communicating emotions that they can’t yet verbalize.

1.3 Testing Limits