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Ways To Encourage Creativity in Kids at Home

Ways To Encourage Creativity in Kids at Home

October 13, 2021 By Emily Joswiak Leave a Comment

Creativity is a factor in all aspects of our lives, but we often believe it’s only artistic skills, like drawing or dancing. However, we use creative thinking in math and science, and it also plays a role in emotional intelligence. Fostering creativity in your children will help them express who they are and become better problem solvers.

Explore these ways to encourage creativity in kids at home.

Questioning Things

Children are naturally curious, and you should urge them to keep those instincts. Asking questions creates a pathway to growth and development by giving them a flexible mindset. Instead of answering any questions immediately, have them propose their theory on why the sky is blue or why dogs pant when they’re hot.

Support Interests

Did you know that gifted children are often creative? Supporting interests can help encourage gifted children to apply themselves in whatever they love, but not every child has an inclination when they’re younger. Give them opportunities to discover what they love.

Multiple Solutions

Creativity is finding multiple solutions to one problem. By teaching your children to look at problems from multiple angles and consider more than one answer, you can strengthen their critical thinking abilities.

Encourage Playtime

Pulling your child away from a tablet or TV can be difficult, but it can help them cultivate their creative thinking. Engaging them in creative games or critical thinking activities can help them develop coordination, self-expression, and problem-solving skills.

Reading for Fun

When you limit their screen time, you can also promote reading for fun and not just schoolwork. By reading more, children increase their vocabulary, express themselves, develop logical thinking, and grow interested in learning!

It’s also important to give your children free time to explore and find out what interests them. Any of these ways to encourage creativity in kids at home can help your child become the person they want to be.

About Emily Joswiak

Emily is a writer, marketer, and purveyor of all things family. She loves to help people find their way, especially through the written word.

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