Just as the thought of
showing someone a piece of creative writing, or sharing an unusual idea might
make us a little nervous; sharing new
ideas and thoughts can feel a little frightening for children too. This is
especially true in their early years when they are still very much dependent on
the approval of adults around them.
While they are working on
something new, children need time and private
space where they can make mistakes and try new things without any risk of
their efforts being judged, until they are ready to show you. And when they do, it is important how you
react.
At its heart, creativity
of any kind is an intensely personal
expression. It reveals that this is something the person has spent time and
energy thinking about, that this is something important for them. Inevitably,
it is an expression of the effort, talent and ability that went into it. If you
want to encourage creativity, it is important that a child is given private time and space to play and experiment with their expression,
without the risk of ridicule or disinterested dismissal.
Lord, Give Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
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