The Importance of Creativity in Children
There have been multiple studies conducted to show that creativity and well-being are positively linked. Psychologist Bernice Castle agrees, saying that art and creativity help the development of children in various ways. “Art can be a powerful tool among children and adults alike. If children engage in hands-on art activities, they learn much better in all disciplines.”
Castle continues, “Art helps children apply their gross and fine motor skills to something meaningful and tap into their problem-solving skills through visual cognitive responses. Art has been proven to stimulate imagination, improve observation skills, boost self-esteem, provide a sense of accomplishment and reduce stress.
“Finally, art creates opportunities for them to communicate how they see and experience the world and allows them to give expression to their feelings about the situations they encounter in their daily lives,” she concludes.
Getting creative together
Here are some ways you can tap into your kids’ creative outlets and keep them engaged in meaningful ways:
Set up an art station – Dedicate a small section of your home to art projects. BIC has a wide range of high-quality stationery perfect for art projects with the kids. They’re made to last, and widely available at your favourite grocery or stationery store.
Set daily challenges – Give your kids a challenge for the day. This will help them meet daily goals and provide a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Keep everything – Don’t throw anything away. Display the really good art pieces and keep the rest in storage. Not only are these great keepsakes, but they show kids their work is special and deserves attention.
Find online resources – There are thousands of resources online, from blogs to Youtube tutorials and more, like https://bickids.com/en. Make use of these resources to add a creative spin to things.
Follow the #BICStayInspired tutorials on – https://www.facebook.com/BICSA/ where new tutorials will be released weekly until 22 November 2020. Submit your child’s artwork for a chance to win a BIC Stationery hamper.
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