47749 - Growing Kids and Creativity With Forts
Creativity grasps the concept of what is and imagines the possibilities of all that could be. "We all have creative potential," says Mark Runco, Ph.D., director of the University of Georgia's Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development. "Our job as parents and teachers is to help kids fulfill it."
For parents, growing kids and creativity with forts is a no-brainer. Fort building promotes innovation through the mere act of imagining. Will what arises from the Fort Magic sticks and connectors? A castle? A plane? An obstacle course?
Also, when the picture in a child’s mind does not match the end result or problems emerge in the building, creative problem-solving skills develop. What …show more content…
And, they are capable! Coming to a solution in fort building further prepares children to think through other real life scenarios, outside the box (or the fort!)
Without opportunities for free play, the creative side of kids fails to find opportunity to develop. The leisurely meandering of the mind when data gathering and stimulation cease encourages creative thought. A necessary component of healthy growth. The perfect scenario for this development is play.
Fort building engages all muscles and all senses, the whole body, in play, which promotes learning and exploration of the world. The mind engages in new and unexpected ways and your children flourish.
Getting kids engaged in fort building likely remains the simplest of tasks. Just break out the Fort Magic kit. Enough said.
While you may be tempted to jump in and give ideas, even construct the fort base yourself. (After all, who can withstand the draw of creating a fort?) Refrain! Watch and enjoy as your kids imaginations explode with ideas and solve problems as they create the …show more content…
Step in briefly to provide assistance, and then step back out to allow your child to finish the project. For children literally too young to complete the building, provide a basic structure. Then, let them decorate and play. Be aware of providing opportunities that your child can succeed at and those that might require more problem-solving.
If you do join in on the fun of fort building, switch up the roles. Let your children direct the activity. As for you, take a supporting role. Entering your child’s world in this way and not ordering it into an adult space allows for greater creative expression. Plus, you demonstrate to your children that their interests and ideas are valuable to you. There is no higher form of praise to a child.
Solving problems and completing a fort or any project with little adult input develops a sense of mastery and self confidence in kids. Celebrate their accomplishments with them. Once the creation is finalized, bring a batch of homemade cookies or a favorite story to be shared together inside the
Creativity grasps the concept of what is and imagines the possibilities of all that could be. "We all have creative potential," says Mark Runco, Ph.D., director of the University of Georgia's Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development. "Our job as parents and teachers is to help kids fulfill it."
For parents, growing kids and creativity with forts is a no-brainer. Fort building promotes innovation through the mere act of imagining. Will what arises from the Fort Magic sticks and connectors? A castle? A plane? An obstacle course?
Also, when the picture in a child’s mind does not match the end result or problems emerge in the building, creative problem-solving skills develop. What …show more content…
And, they are capable! Coming to a solution in fort building further prepares children to think through other real life scenarios, outside the box (or the fort!)
Without opportunities for free play, the creative side of kids fails to find opportunity to develop. The leisurely meandering of the mind when data gathering and stimulation cease encourages creative thought. A necessary component of healthy growth. The perfect scenario for this development is play.
Fort building engages all muscles and all senses, the whole body, in play, which promotes learning and exploration of the world. The mind engages in new and unexpected ways and your children flourish.
Getting kids engaged in fort building likely remains the simplest of tasks. Just break out the Fort Magic kit. Enough said.
While you may be tempted to jump in and give ideas, even construct the fort base yourself. (After all, who can withstand the draw of creating a fort?) Refrain! Watch and enjoy as your kids imaginations explode with ideas and solve problems as they create the …show more content…
Step in briefly to provide assistance, and then step back out to allow your child to finish the project. For children literally too young to complete the building, provide a basic structure. Then, let them decorate and play. Be aware of providing opportunities that your child can succeed at and those that might require more problem-solving.
If you do join in on the fun of fort building, switch up the roles. Let your children direct the activity. As for you, take a supporting role. Entering your child’s world in this way and not ordering it into an adult space allows for greater creative expression. Plus, you demonstrate to your children that their interests and ideas are valuable to you. There is no higher form of praise to a child.
Solving problems and completing a fort or any project with little adult input develops a sense of mastery and self confidence in kids. Celebrate their accomplishments with them. Once the creation is finalized, bring a batch of homemade cookies or a favorite story to be shared together inside the