{"id":1099,"date":"2022-11-16T07:56:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T07:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2022-11-16T07:56:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T07:56:38","slug":"6-ways-to-teach-kids-creative-thinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/16\/6-ways-to-teach-kids-creative-thinking\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Teach Kids Creative Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why is creativity so important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that creativity can improve your brain\u2019s cognitive abilities. Plus it has been shown that creative thinking can help our brains develop neural connections and learn new concepts. As you may have experienced, creative activities often improve your child\u2019s mood and help them de-stress or calm down right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so it is clear that fostering creative thinking in your kids will lead to stronger emotional & brain health. But sometimes, determining where to start can be tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for 6 tips to help your child explore their imagination and learn to think creatively.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1 Encourage free-play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended to provide some unstructured free time as a way to support creative thinking. Give your child a little time each day to independently explore their own ideas and interests. Also, make time for creative play\u2014or free time that encourages curiosity or creative thinking. Offering your child a pack of crayons and some paper or encouraging them to play pretend with siblings can be great ways to support creative play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zooboo book \u2018I spy<\/a>\u2019 is all about two siblings playing a game of I spy while learning about primary & secondary colours. Explore this creative book with your kids name in it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zooboo book: I Spy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2 Explore outdoors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown that getting outside into the nature has known to enhance curiosity, encourage flexible thinking, and help you recharge. Next time the weather is good, pack a picnic in the park. Or read a book with your child in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Zooboo book \u2018Bo-peep<\/a>\u2019 shows your kid exploring a nature park & learning about the various animal features. Personalize it for your child here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zooboo storybook: Plays Bo Peep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Tip #3 Teach them to ask \u2018What if\u2019 questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can get your children to ask questions about the world and how it works, they\u2019re more likely to come up with their own unique answers. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n