| If there's one thing that a child can | | | | |
| fascinate you with, it's what he can do with | | | | 3. Provide him with toys and play things that |
| his imagination. A child's mind is like that | | | | will enable his imagination to fly high. |
| of a creative writer, it can bring him to all | | | | Modern electronic toys that sing, dance or |
| the places he wants to be in, whether it's in | | | | talk may be fun and entertaining for your kid |
| Neverland or in outer space; it allows him to | | | | but they are hardly instrumental in inciting |
| become whoever he wants to be-a superhero, | | | | your kid's creativity. It is better to opt |
| pirate or scientist; and it enables him to do | | | | for building and constructible toys like |
| whatever things he likes to do: fly, stop | | | | wooden train sets which your kid can use to |
| time, or turn objects into gold. | | | | build and create trains, houses and |
| | | | communities using his imagination. He can |
| But your kid's imagination is not wild all | | | | also use these creations as props for |
| the time. As a parent, it is up to you to | | | | imaginative pretend plays. The Maxim Wooden |
| always encourage him to let his imagination | | | | 145 Piece Train Set for example will provide |
| soar. Here are some exciting ways that will | | | | endless possibilities for imagination |
| help you promote active imagination in your | | | | enriching activities. |
| kid. | | | | |
| | | | 4. Parental support and guidance are also key |
| 1. Incite your kid's imagination through | | | | ingredients in stirring your kid's lively |
| play. A child's life typically revolves | | | | imagination. If your kid talks to you about |
| around play because it is from this that he | | | | his pirate adventures and the treasures he |
| acquires the basic skills he needs to | | | | has captured, don't frown on him or tell him |
| flourish as an individual-including the use | | | | that these make-believe stories are nonsense. |
| of imagination. Spark his imagination by | | | | If you do that, you're inhibiting his active |
| engaging him in imaginative pretend plays. | | | | imagination. Instead, listen to him and be |
| Help him become the superhero he wants to be | | | | interested in the stories that are products |
| by helping him put together his superhero | | | | of his imagination. |
| costume. Or support his desire to become an | | | | |
| astronaut by helping him decorate his bedroom | | | | 5. Related to the fourth tip in sparking your |
| with outer space decors. | | | | kid's imagination is this is fifth and final |
| | | | tip which asks you to join your kid in |
| 2. Give him art projects that will encourage | | | | playtime. Be the princess in the tower that |
| him to create using his imagination. While | | | | he will save from the dragon or be his crime |
| drawing and painting are excellent ways to | | | | busting police partner. Playtimes are nice |
| incite his creative imagination, it is also a | | | | and fun time to spend with your kid. It is a |
| very good idea to provide him with art | | | | good bonding activity that will not only |
| activities in which he will have to create | | | | allow you to get closer to your kid but will |
| artworks using recycled materials or those | | | | also bring out the child in you. |
| that found in the house but are no longer | | | | |
| needed. For example, invite him to mold paper | | | | Living in a fantasy world where his |
| maché sculptures from old newspapers. Just | | | | imagination soars is an important aspect of |
| be sure that you assist him in during these | | | | being a child. Be supportive as a parent and |
| activities because it is not safe to leave | | | | join your kid in the adventures and see where |
| your kid to use scissors and other art | | | | your imaginations will take you. |
| supplies on his own. | | | | |