3 simple ways to
encourage your child’s creativity
GIVE THEM NEW CHALLENGES REGULARLY
New experiences and opportunities for problem-solving are great ways to build confidence and encourage self-expression, especially when kids see the results of their accomplishments!
CELEBRATE EVERY ACCOMPLISHMENT
Developing artistic skills takes practice. Making every creation meaningful builds confidence and encourages kids to continue growing in all areas.
Reward exploration and discovery
Trying new things can be scary. Designing experiences to be inviting and focusing rewards on the activities themselves, rather than the outcomes, can help overcome fears.
3 simple ways to
encourage your child’s creativity
GIVE THEM NEW CHALLENGES REGULARLY
New experiences and opportunities for problem solving are great ways to build confidence and encourage self-expression, especially when kids see the results of the accomplishments.
Celebrate every ACCOMPLISHMENT
Developing artistic skills takes practice. Making every creation meaningful builds confidence and encourages kids to continue growing.
Reward exploration and discovery
Trying new things can be scary. Designing experiences to be inviting and focusing rewards on the activities themselves, rather than the outcomes, can help overcome fears.
Remember:
Creativity goes beyond the page!
From coloring to coding and everything in between, kids use their creativity to solve problems, express ideas, and see new possibilities in the world around them.
Practice fine motor skills
Quickly swipe matching color splats, carefully sort crayons, and color inside of the lines in activities that encourage the development of fine motor skills.
Encourage self-expression through customization
Give kids fun activities that encourage them to express themselves! Create unique art, design pets, rockets, and kites, or decorate a digital world! It’s fun to make your own, one-of-a-kind thing, and it’s something to be proud of.
BUILD CREATIVE CONFIDENCE WITH DRAWING TUTORIALS
Watch real artists at work and hear them talk about their drawings. Kids get inspiration and tips on how to create their own!
BRING IMAGINATION TO LIFE
Kids are empowered with tools that let them reimagine the world around them. Turn photos into coloring pages or even bring their creations (like pets, artwork, and even flowers) into the real world with augmented reality!
OFFER WAYS TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Collection and display of the things we make develops a sense of pride and fuels the desire for even greater accomplishment. Create and Play gives kids lots of opportunities to see, show, and be proud of their creations.
BUILD EMPATHY THROUGH PLAY
Taking care of things like plants, pets, and your environment engenders empathy. In Create and Play, kids have the opportunity to grow things through nurturing care—an excellent way to encourage social/emotional skills.