A vivid imagination and strong problem solving tactics are two essential skills needed by students and young professionals. In order to promote these things for the sake of future success, fostering creativity in children has become more important than ever.
Most children have some creative skills, but it is the responsibility of parents and educators to help cultivate creativity even further.
Provide Unstructured Time
In this modern era, over-scheduling your children has become fairly common, and while it is certainly beneficial for individuals to be well-rounded, it is more important to allow them time to express themselves in ways that feel natural and productive to them. Allotting some free time in their days will grant them a regular opportunity to participate in a hobby or engage in some other creative pursuit that helps keep their creativity sharp. It is important that the adults in a child’s life make an effort to identify not only the topics that interest the child but also when the child feels most creative and how they can make better use of their creativity.
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