Arts

Children are eager and playful creators. The arts help them explore, make sense of their world and express their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. For young children, art experiences should focus on the process. The art process focuses on the experience, not the “right way” to do something; supports safe risk-taking; values “failure” as part of the creative problem-solving process; and results in art that is unique, personal and original. The most important thing you can do to develop your child’s creativity is to provide plenty of unstructured time, a safe space for exploration and support without judgment of what is right or wrong, good or bad. And join in and have fun!