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The Benefits of Creative Play
Every child is born with creative potential. Their creativity is what makes them unique. It's their way of saying "I can be; I can do anything." At the heart of Creative Play is a child’s ability to see things in a new light, things that no one else sees but them.
Their need to play is essential for their physical health and psychological development. From the earliest age, playing helps children to learn, to relate to other people and to have fun.
The more children play, the better they get at it and the more creative they can become. It’s in the experience of playing, learning and discovering, structured or not, where their creative potential truly grows.
Child Development Tip of the Month
Just as creative art comes in many different mediums, so does love. Love comes in hugs and kisses, smiles, actions and words. For children, our words of praise and encouragement are a medium of love that increases their self-confidence and self-esteem. Praise empowers children to make choices and feel safe in their experiences.
When showering your child with words of love, remember to be specific. Praise that sounds like “you did a great job solving that puzzle” is much more powerful than “you are smart”. Children are able to apply those specific comments to other situations and gain confidence to try new things.
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