Painting, drawing, writing, creating, making, thinking, dreaming, playing ... These are all processes that awaken children's creativity and help them develop their capacity to grow and strengthen their analytical capacity and solve problems. You must encourage creativity from the first stages and with this, we will favor the learning of children.
Creativity is the key to success in many situations in life, something limits it to art or musical expression; Creativity is also indispensable for scientific thinking, mathematics, and social or emotional intelligence. Those who are creative can also "think outside the box", find new ways and work and play with others in an imaginative way. So it's worth promoting creativity. We have tips on how to stimulate creativity in children from a small playful point of view.
Mistakes are good
Children afraid of mistakes are also afraid to think creatively. Therefore, it is important to view mistakes as a way to learn rather than to convey that the child has just failed. If something disappoints your child, encourage them with input such as "What can we do to change the situation?" Or "you try it again?". Likewise, constant praise can also be a hindrance to creative development because it gives the child the feeling they no longer need to search for inner motivation.
Do not correct the child
He may paint hands with three fingers and enormous heads, but it is his way of doing it, he is learning and is shaping his drawings. If we correct him constantly, it can frustrate him, when he feels he does it wrong.
Invite the child to think for himself
Do not tell him how to do it or what colors to use. Let him try colors or shapes and help him with advice and guidance but not forcing him to follow dictations.
Stimulate imagination
Try to teach your child from an early age that reading is fun and art can be enjoyable. The more creative influences come from the outside, the sooner your child will live out his or her own imagination. So, read together at bedtime, take time to paint or make things, for example, and visit museums or theatrical performances rather than sitting in front of the TV.
Progress instead of results
Much more important than having your child perform at a young age is that it enjoys what it does. Above all, the emphasis is on progress instead of end results: "Do you enjoy playing the piano?" this type of question is much more conducive than targeted expected benefits.