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| − | < | + | Creative activities in a child’s life is an important part of their overall development. It can assist in developing imagination, building confidence within the child’s life, understanding and expressing emotions and improving social skills<ref>https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/development/creative-development/preschooler-creative-activities#:~:text=Simple%20things%20like%20looking%20at,can%20spark%20your%20child's%20imagination.&text=Whatever%20creative%20ideas%20your%20child,child%20plenty%20of%20descriptive%20praise.</ref>. |
| − | < | + | Creativity is the freest form of self expression, and children need to be creative to express themselves whenever they aren’t able to do so verbally. Importantly, creative activities fosters mental growth by providing opportunities to problem solve and create new and healthy methods of thinking <ref>https://www.pbs.org/wholechild/providers/play.html#:~:text=A%20child's%20creative%20activity%20can,of%20thinking%20and%20problem%2Dsolving.</ref>. |
| − | < | + | There are several benefits of having children engaging in creative activities. With children learning to hold pencils, scissors and using their proprioceptive inputs, it helps the child develop their tactile skills and dexterity<ref>https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station</ref>. In an age where children are exposed to electronic devices at an early age, using their hands and fingers to manipulate their tools helps to increase their hand strength, and helps to support their balance and movement<ref>https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station</ref>. Sensory development is an important aspect in creative activities. Children make sense of their world through interacting with their environment through their senses, and being able to work through these activities develops their observational skills, exploring different textures and gaining a greater understanding of their world<ref>https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station</ref>. As creative activities are not as simple to complete, they assist in helping children make connections and introduce the concept of FAIL- ‘First Attempt in Learning’ <ref>https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station</ref>. Through the process of designing and making projects, the child gains confidence when their ideas are recognized and appreciated<ref>https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station</ref>. |
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Brief Description
Contents
Background
Creative activities in a child’s life is an important part of their overall development. It can assist in developing imagination, building confidence within the child’s life, understanding and expressing emotions and improving social skills[1].
Creativity is the freest form of self expression, and children need to be creative to express themselves whenever they aren’t able to do so verbally. Importantly, creative activities fosters mental growth by providing opportunities to problem solve and create new and healthy methods of thinking [2].
There are several benefits of having children engaging in creative activities. With children learning to hold pencils, scissors and using their proprioceptive inputs, it helps the child develop their tactile skills and dexterity[3]. In an age where children are exposed to electronic devices at an early age, using their hands and fingers to manipulate their tools helps to increase their hand strength, and helps to support their balance and movement[4]. Sensory development is an important aspect in creative activities. Children make sense of their world through interacting with their environment through their senses, and being able to work through these activities develops their observational skills, exploring different textures and gaining a greater understanding of their world[5]. As creative activities are not as simple to complete, they assist in helping children make connections and introduce the concept of FAIL- ‘First Attempt in Learning’ [6]. Through the process of designing and making projects, the child gains confidence when their ideas are recognized and appreciated[7].
Tools and Resources
Solutions and Tools focused on this objective.
Promising Practices and Case Studies
Examples from communities that have implemented tools focused on this objective
Scorecard Building
Possible Objective Details
Possible Measures
Actions to Take
Actions for Coalitions
Actions for Individuals
Sources
- ↑ https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/development/creative-development/preschooler-creative-activities#:~:text=Simple%20things%20like%20looking%20at,can%20spark%20your%20child's%20imagination.&text=Whatever%20creative%20ideas%20your%20child,child%20plenty%20of%20descriptive%20praise.
- ↑ https://www.pbs.org/wholechild/providers/play.html#:~:text=A%20child's%20creative%20activity%20can,of%20thinking%20and%20problem%2Dsolving.
- ↑ https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station
- ↑ https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station
- ↑ https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station
- ↑ https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station
- ↑ https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/inspiration/10-benefits-of-creative-activities-for-children-the-creation-station
