Children are just beginning to explore the unlimited possibilities that the world has to offer and nurturing their imagination right from the beginning can help them in growing up to be innovative and unique individuals. Giving kids a creative outlet to express their thoughts and feelings allows them to be emotionally well-adjusted and create art that doesn’t just better their life but the world too.
Just as technology has done a lot of good, it has also had its pitfalls. Kids nowadays become tech-smart quite early on but getting stuck to the iPad inhibits their curiosity. Engaging in extracurricular activities across different domains lets them emerge as an adult with a multi-faceted lifestyle. Not to mention, versatile stimulation is a boon for better problem-solving skills.
Here are a few ways to scratch the creative itch for a child through techniques that bring them joy!
Performing Arts
Research shows that we are genetically programmed to respond to music. Infants can recognize rhythmic beats way before they start to comprehend words. Hence, participating in singing and dancing is essential for child development. Your child may or may not have a natural inclination to it, but it facilitates their physical growth and memory all the same. The fun they have is a guaranteed bonus!
Crafts And Open-Ended Toys
There’s plenty of evidence suggesting that children should draw and colour for better motor skills, but true creativity arises when there isn’t an instruction guide to follow. Giving children items like building blocks, modelling clay, magnetic tiles, yarn, and more during playtime urge them to scout new ways to have a fun time. They’re free to build whatever they want to which leaves scope for brand new structures and shapes to be created.
Storytelling
When we associate storytelling with kids, an image of an adult reading to little children is what usually comes to mind. But there are innumerable ways to switch it up!
Introduce children to interactive picture books and simply written content. If a child is old enough to speak clearly, come up with an original story for them and ask them to devise their own endings to it. You can also take turns uttering a couple of lines each to keep a story going. In the long run, it enables a child to keep up conversations and develop enhanced communication skills along with creativity.
Nature Time
Nature is filled with wonderful things that bring excitement and curiosity into the lives of little kids. Outdoor daydreaming and free play are great for your child’s creativity, as well as a slew of other cognitive and social-emotional benefits. They may create a castle for their dynasty in the sandbox or slay a dragon with a dried stick, playing outside reminds us why it’s so great to be a child. It lets their imagination run free and makes them believe that they can be whoever they want to be.
Conclusion
It’s never too early to start thinking about a child’s creative skill development since it’s an innate talent that all little ones possess and need to have taken care of. At Rise Montessori Nursery, children are taught to learn and create through ingenious play from the ages of 9 months to 5 years. We curate a safe, gentle, and enjoyable haven for your child to evolve and get ready for the next stage of their lives.
