How to Encourage Creativity in Children

There are many ways parents and teachers can encourage creativity in children. Getting children involved in kids crafts activity teaches many different skills, listening, and self control, or problem solving. These activities get them ready for school. By being involved in more activities, they are able to express themselves in a better way, thereby getting into less trouble. Childhood early education believes in a Child's need to express creativity which encourages emotional growth. Expressing creativity gets children in tune with their own feeling, so their better able to get along with others.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• art supplies
• music instruments
• play equipment

1. 
   storytelling

   Story Telling
   
   Get children involved with music programs and reading programs is so important for their growth. Teaching preschool kids to read and enjoy listening to the storyteller is important. Tell them halloween or christmas stories, and listen to their imaginations. They do better in school and are more apt to have better imaginations.

2. 
   ballerina

   Music and Dance
   
   Music encourages fun child activities like singing and dancing. Start children young, by teaching them preschool songs. These kind of creative activities stimulate children to express their energy by self expression, and coordination. A child’s imagination is stimulated by make believe and storytelling. They learn problem solving by thinking situations through with critical think skills developed.

3. 
   board games

   Play Learning
   
   There are some children fun games that help children do better in school. Instead of television, sit down and play board games and card games which help with waiting turns. Activity games require more physical activity like “red light, green light” or “musical chairs,” which require them to follow directions or wait turns. These types of games help with listening skills.

4. 
   floor play

   Floor Play
   
   Children get bored of their toys very easily, unstructured floor play is still important for play and healthy learning. When buying toys think about creativity toys that are going to help your children learn. Using Imagination, and acting out situations strengthens their independence; giving them problem solving skills, and using self control.

5. 
   childrens crafts

   Making Crafts, Drawing and Painting
   
   Arts and crafts projects that are easy for the child using their creativity while free drawing, or using crayons to make a birthday card. Being creative they are learning their shapes, colors and sometimes numbers.
   The visions of art projects by children when they create by using different skills like practice plan and follow through. Skills for school success are developed, by using school supplies pencils, crayons, paint; scissors can help children develop coordination skills and motor skills. Have art supplies readily available at home too.

6. 
   play activities

   Check Local Resources
   
   Check in your local area for resources for activities. Many schools have after school programs. Your local library usually has a reading program. There are also parenting programs to help parents by getting them involved in encouraging creative skills in your child.

Tips & Warnings

• Join play groups
• Take advantage of parenting programs
• Find local resources to your area
• Get involved in after school programs for children

Resources

• http://pepper0617.blogspot.com

[bailey4]

on 10/9/2009 Great ideas for encouraging creativity in children. 5*

[christinematz]

on 10/7/2009 Great article and ideas! I love the music and dance part! 5* and rec!