Dear Parents,
As spring greets us with budding flowers and renewed spirits, we are reminded that our children are growing and blooming through our guidance and through their own experiences. One of the most important aspects of childhood is experiencing life and growth through imagination and inspiration. Having a positive outlook and seeing and celebrating the intriguing differences in each and every one of us is so important to development and growth, especially in childhood.
Having an active imagination wakes up your brain to new possibilities and ideas. Imagining new possibilities can inspire you to be innovative when approaching challenging problems. This can lead you to discovering creative solutions that you may not have thought of using standard approaches. Seeking inspiration involves having an open mind to new ideas and appreciating small things which you may not otherwise have noticed. How can you help your child develop and use imagination to seek out inspiration?
- Encourage and celebrate your child’s uniqueness. This helps children grow to feel comfortable with themselves and helps them have confidence in their thoughts, ideas, and different ways of thinking.
- Ask questions, in the car, at the store, or at the dinner table. Ask your child questions to spark imagination and creativity. “What do you think birds sing about?” What would it feel like to walk on the moon?”
Encouraging imagination, uniqueness, and inspiration in your child will help them be innovative thinkers and curious individuals.
Happy Spring!!
Peace,
Mrs. Ann T. Sarpu
