Not every free moment needs to be filled with a planned activity. Find out how quiet time without a set agenda can spark children’s ideas.
When no one immediately tells a child what to do, they may feel unsure at first. But they often go on to find their own ways to have fun: inventing rules for a game, creating a character, or using an object in an unexpected way. Boredom alone doesn’t guarantee a creative idea, but a little time without instructions can give children the chance to choose what interests them. An adult can stay nearby and offer a prompt without providing a ready-made plan.
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