Monday, January 09, 2006
Did you know that January is International Creativity Month? George Benard Shaw once said, "Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire; you will what you imagine; and at last you create what you will."
And would would be more appropriate for creativity in children than Crayola Crayons? Their website talks about the importance of creativity:
The seeds of creativity live in everyone. Some individuals are fortunate — their sprouting imagination was nurtured and grown into strong creative thinking abilities. Their parents and teachers nourished them with creative experiences and confidence building responses to their attempts, throughout their childhood.
Creative people invent, imagine, problem-solve, create, and communicate in fresh, new ways. Every business requires creative thinkers in the form of scientists, engineers, medical researchers, technology innovators, business entrepreneurs, artists, performers, writers and illustrators, designers, inventors, educators and parents. Those with the ability to "think outside of the box" will lead the future and make special things happen
They even offer a booklet for downloading called The Power of Creativity.
This is a great resource website with section for parents, educators, and even the fabulous Crayola Kids section with tons of online activities, games and things for kids to enjoy.
Crayola.com has so many resources it is difficult to list them all here... coloring pages, activities, arts & crafts, party activities, certificate maker, tips on how to raise creative kids, card creator, and much, much more. I especially like the E-Frigerator Art Gallery to look at children's art work from around the world.
Encourage creativity in the the children that you care for. Check out Crayola.com for some great ideas and information.
