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The Importance of Creativity in the Learning Process

June 28, 2018 by Francesca Sassii Leave a Comment

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There are certain things that help children to develop quicker: the right environment, a healthy diet and plenty of resources, to name just a few. In a space of learning, getting the right balance of everything your child needs to flourish is crucial to a good education.

One such crucial need is creativity. Even in subjects like math and science, which seem to be the furthest thing from anything like art and self-expression, bringing in a creative aspect can really help push your child forward in their development.

Creativity can be merged with education in a number of ways. From using play toys for little children to encourage their development to creating songs that help your child to remember key facts – there’s a wide array of options when it comes to creative learning.

But how does it help your little one to progress in their education?

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Avoid Boredom

Making a child sit at a table and write down math equations or copy work from a textbook definitely isn’t a way to make learning fun. Adding creativity and self-expression to their learning journey helps to diversify how they learn, keeping things varied and interesting.

Express Yourself

Encouraging imagination and self-expression is essential for a child’s development. It helps them to think for themselves, apply their knowledge and look further than the information they read in a book. It’ll make them really think about what they’re learning, rather than just memorizing it.

Just remember to stock up on the paints and pens before they get started, and learn how to remove ink stains from clothes…

Emotional Development

Being able to express their emotions and feelings through creative outlets can really help your child to develop emotionally. You can encourage them to direct feelings of frustration, anger or sadness into different channels, helping them to develop the coping mechanisms they need for stable emotional functions.

Creativity can be messy: little boy sculpting and painting

Reduce Stress and Improve Wellbeing

Letting your child run around, paint on a canvas or do some more physical learning is a great way to reduce stress and increase happiness.

As long as you know how to remove ink stains from clothes and don’t mind a little creative mess, these benefits can work for both of you! The joy of creative freedom will increase their engagement and get them excited to learn.

It’s not hard to see why creativity is so important in the learning process. It can enhance your child’s progress and make them have a more positive attitude towards education. So, remember to ditch the textbook once in a while and explore creativity instead!

Yours,
Francesca

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