6 Ways to Inspire Imagination in Play
It doesn't take much to fuel a kid's imagination while they play. Try these tips, and watch the creative sparks fly!
- Basic errands can easily turn into mini-field trips. Have your kid join you on your next trip to the grocery store, post office, bakery, or gas station.
- Visit the library and check out books that will pique your kid's interests, whether it's race cars, bugs, dogs, or outer space.
- Keep a portable stash of art supplies such as paper, crayons, markers, and/or stickers for your kid to take on your travels, for inspiration on-the-go.
- Save take-out menus from your family's favorite eateries, which can be served up the next time your kid wants to play restaurant.
- Take nature walks, and collect items such as rocks, flowers, shells, acorns, leaves, and more, which can be used for art projects, or just to stash away in a special box.
- Keep fabric scraps, ribbons, old buttons, wrapping paper, old greeting cards, and glue in a handy bin. If you're feeling particularly inspired, check out these ideas for making and playing with puppets.
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