Why art and creativity are important
Creativity won't just increase your child's chances of becoming the next Picasso. You are also helping him mentally, socially, and emotionally. Creative art may boost young children's ability to analyze and problem-solve in myriad ways. It is the process not the product. Most important when kids feel good while they are creating, art helps boost self confidence. And children who are able to experiment and to make mistakes feel free to invent new ways of thinking, which expends well beyond the craft room. There are 6 ways to inspire creativity : 1. Speak specially about art. 2. Avoid giving direction 3. Prepare for a mess 4. Don't draw with your child 5. Let it be 6. Explore your child's process Go beyond doodling with markers or crayons with these project from art educators that encourage kids to enjoy the process of making art. Present your children with natural objects such as pinecones, stones, sticks, leaves, and shells. Spray shaving cream onto a cookie sheet ...