Creative play is great fun (Creative Play in General)

Member Name: dustmad

Product:	Creative Play in General
Date:	25/01/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: helps child to learn

Disadvantages: can take up alot of your time

I think that creative play for children is so vitally important. It helps to develop a childs skills in lots of ways. I have two step children aged 9 and 12 and I have always encouraged them to be creative in their play over the years. I always keep the craft equipment stocked up, and they love making things from old cardboard boxes and kitchen towel rolls. They make all their own christmas cards , and birthday cards and they feel that they get alot of pleasure out of doing it. I have a 14 month old son who loves to get involved in craft activities at his local nursery. Quite often he brings home paintings and glueing that he has done - how cute !! But also great for developing creativeness. Other forms of creative play in this household consist of playing with Lego, and toy cars, and wendy house play. Playdo is also a favorite. Creative play should be encouraged at all times.

Summary: my views on creative play for children