Readers love Willy Wonka’s (of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) mouth-watering sweet inventions. The author, Roald Dahl, emphasizes invention in this story and not just with savory candies; he also invents delicious words. Words such as scrumdiddlyumptious, hornswogglers, snozzwangers, and whangdoodles. They’re silly, absurd, wacky and 100% invented words! We’ve been inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to […]
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Christmas Gifts for Kids That Spark Imagination
This year I’m looking to buy Christmas gifts for my kids that spark their imaginations. Gifts that encourage creativity and pretend play. Gifts like these . . . Christmas Gifts for Kids . . . That Spark Imagination 1. Samantha’s Starter Collection – Doll and Book Samantha Parkington is BACK! She’s kind, generous, and always ready to […]
Gifts to Spark a Child’s Imagination
Let’s talk giving gifts that will encourage imagination and pretend play. I’ve been searching for the best recommendations for you — products that are new, exciting, and open-ended. See what you think! Give Artsy Gifts 1. Spirograph Deluxe Design Set Mix designs and patterns to create unique images using the gears and Spirograph. 2. Rainbow Loom In […]
The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children
Are you a fan of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron? Because, if so, you’ll be thrilled that Cameron just released, The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children, with co-writer, Emma Lively. Why does our creative spirit matter as parents? Well, Cameron writes (and I underlined and starred!,) “Isolation as a parent takes two […]
Best Art and Creative Gifts for Kids
I know for sure that children are artists. So, I’ve found some great ideas to share with you that will keep your child imagining, creating, and drawing. Use them for holiday gifts or anytime gifts ideas. Hopefully, they’ll spark lots of creativity and fun! TAPEFETTI FASHION DESIGN CHALLENGE Young fashionistas will be completely over the […]
Creativity and the Lego Story
This month, LEGO celebrated 80 years with an animated story of it’s wooden toy beginning and transition to plastic bricks. I love how the story exemplifies the essentials of creativity – failure, perseverance, design thinking. Plus, it’s really interesting. Both my kids (7 and 10) were mesmerized. Don’t you want to invent something now? READ: StoryStarter Kit from […]
5 Steps to Raising a Creative Child
Just kidding. There isn’t a five step process for raising a creative child. It’s is not linear, not black and white, or right or wrong. (What a relief!) In fact, your child is already creative. (So are you!) Today, I can’t give you steps but I can give you ideas to help your child’s creativity blossom […]