Development of children's skills: How to support creativity in children

Support children's creativity and imagination! Every child has a huge imagination and a unique way of perceiving the world. Creativity is essential for cognitive development, problem-solving, and expressing emotions.

This module focuses on developing creativity through simple tasks and practical activities. Children will learn how to develop their ideas and seek original solutions.

Encouraging imagination – Children will learn how to create stories and develop ideas.
Improving expressive skills – Helps children better articulate their thoughts.
Developing visual thinking – They learn to work with colors, shapes, and composition.
Increasing independence – Children gain the confidence to experiment and try new things.
Creative problem-solving – They will acquire the ability to seek unconventional solutions.

Do you want to foster creativity in children? Choose this module and support their creativity in a playful way!

How can you best support analytical thinking in children during creative activities? I encourage them to ask questions and explore various solutions.
I provide them with precise instructions that they must follow.
I let them experiment without any guidance.
I support them in searching for patterns and connections in their creation.
I provide them with ready-made solutions so they don’t have to struggle.

How do you develop the ability to collaborate in creative games? I support teamwork and collaborative projects.
I let them work independently to develop their own style.
I evaluate only individual performances so that they can focus on themselves.
I engage them in discussions about their ideas and solutions.
I use competitions where they have to fight for the best result.

How do you support a child's creativity when they don't succeed at something? I will encourage him to try again and think about different approaches.
I will fix his mistake for him so he won't suffer.
I will tell him that he doesn't have to try if he can't do it.
I'm discussing with him what could have been done differently.
I'll let her come to the solution on her own without help.

How can you develop perseverance in children in the creative field? I support them in completing their projects despite the obstacles.
I give them easy tasks so that they can complete them quickly.
I let them do only what they can achieve immediately.
I appreciate their effort and the process, not just the result.
If they are struggling with something, I will recommend that they not pursue it.

How do you motivate children to come up with new ideas? I ask them for their opinions and encourage them to experiment.
I give them precise rules on what they should create.
I only let them copy existing works.
I appreciate original solutions and new approaches.
I use punishments if they do not proceed as expected.

How do you develop your ability to lead others in creative activities? I encourage children to divide tasks within the group and collaborate.
I always assign the leading role to the smartest one.
I let only adults make decisions about the creation process.
I teach children to listen to the ideas of others and discuss them.
I do not support any leadership, everyone does as they please.

How do you help children think about the future in creative projects? We are discussing how their ideas can influence the world.
I focus only on the present moment without any further planning.
I let them do only what they know and can handle.
I support them in long-term projects and planning steps.
I'm not concerned with their future abilities, the main thing is to have fun right now.

How do you develop children's emotional intelligence in creative activities? We talk about how they feel during the creation process and how they influence others.
I focus only on the technical aspects of creation.
I don't pay attention to their emotions; the outcome is what matters.
I encourage them to express their emotions through their works.
I let them just mechanically imitate others without their own expression.

How do you help children work with information during creative tasks? I teach them to search for and combine different sources of information.
I give them only one correct answer that they must follow.
I forbid them to experiment with new ideas.
I support them in critical thinking and questioning facts.
I let them work with only limited information.

How do you support children's resilience to failure in creativity? I teach them that mistakes are part of the learning and creative process.
If they can't manage something, I discourage them from trying again.
I focus only on the result and not on the process.
I encourage them to seek new solutions after failure.
I will tell them that if something doesn't work out for them, it's better to avoid it.