CREATE!
People are naturally drawn to creating. The feeling of
accomplishment that a child feels when they build. Think back to when a child
brings you something they have concocted. Do you remember the brightness in
their eyes and the sense of pride radiating off them? I think that nature shows
us its creation with the same infectious glow. A blooming tree will unveil the
blossom in a meek yet proud way
at first, shielding the bloom within delicate petals but then bursting
forth in a glorious flower. Nature's creations are nothing short of awesome. A
child's creation is no less. This week take time to allow for some discovery
and wonder. See how your child takes pride in simply creating. It is a powerful
tool to feed imagination. When children build they are also building on new
skills like fine motor skills, problem solving and rational thinking along with
abstract thinking. It is even better when a child creates something with a friend.
Social skills are not easily mastered but when a child is given opportunity to
connect with other people they practice language skills, social etiquette and
respect for others. Check out some of the ways that you can use nature to design
something new this week. The possibilities are endless!
