@AlphrediteOnNoiseApp 19 May 2021 more from that month

5 Ways To Encourage Our Children To Be Creative 1. Show interest in their creative expression. Tying them to a piano or violin, or dragging them around to post modernist art exhibitions isn’t what we are talking about here. Rather, it’s more an extension of the ‘stick the drawing on the fridge door’ approach. In short, take an active interest in what your child shows is a creative interest for them. For example, find out for them where lessons are available or where equipment can be borrowed, rented or purchased. Offer to help out by making costumes or offering any equipment you might have. 2. Let your child try a few different things. What seems interesting initially might turn out to be too difficult or not in tune with their personality. Remember though not to let your child withdraw from lessons before the end of a term unless the activity is clearly upsetting them. Children need to learn that confidence at a task comes with practice over time. 3. Have fun! Encouraging creativity in children doesn’t have to be directly related to a specific art or craft. Lots of fun activities encourage creativity. Singing and dancing to any type of tune helps develop a child’s sense of rhythm, melody, harmony and timing. You can help your child to notice details such as patterns, colors, shapes, lines and textures by talking with them about images of natural beauty you see everyday — a pattern of bark on a tree, the shape of a seed pod, the veins in a leaf. 4. Go out on the town. There are also many art activities held specifically for children, particularly during school holidays. Take them to concerts, exhibitions, pantomimes, street performances and events in the park. Share your observations and talk to your child about their own reactions. 5. Praise them. Of course, when your child does produce their very own work of art, drama, or music take the time to praise their efforts and give their activity attention. This why we stick the painting on the fridge. Not because it is aesthetically pleasing, but rather because it tells our children that we value their creative efforts. Avoid negative comments when giving feedback and encourage practice and care for any instruments or equipment they are responsible for. The above texts are from https://www.informedfamilies.org/blog/5-ways-to-encourage-children-to-be-creative Btw, this is a photo of my god daughter's (Alexa) artwork. This is charcoal portrait of her family with my niece (who happens to be her first cousin). Beaitiful enough for a fourth grader. #AlphrediteBlogs