Amy & Aron's

Your child has a large imagination; it’s larger than any adult’s, and because of that, it needs feeding big time! You need to be able to foster your child’s creativity, and their practical learning and know how, and all of this stems from how imaginative they can get with what they’re given. So, if you want to ensure your child is always learning, and always having fun while they’re doing it, make sure you keep imagination oriented tips like those below in mind.





Let Them Ask Questions

Asking questions is something every single child wants to do, but based on the reactions from people around them, may be something they’re worried to do, or they may even be afraid to keep on asking. You definitely don’t want them to feel like this!

You need to encourage your child’s curiosity. You need to ensure they’re always open about what they’re thinking, because it feeds the imagination just right. Let them ask, give them answers, and talk to them properly about why they’re asking or what they’re curious about. They want to know a bit more about the grown up world around them, so why not let them in a little?

Provide Plenty of Stories

Stories are something humans find natural to tell; we all have the spark of creativity inside of us, and when it comes to just rolling an idea off the top of our heads, doing it with a story is best. It ensures we come up with something constructive, and a narrative we can follow and add to as we like.

And for kids, that’s important. It’s why they want to head stories at bedtime, and why books are so beloved by children across the globe. Indeed, subscribing to an audiobook for kids service guarantees you provide plenty of stories for them to always soak up and learn from.

Stories help to shape the imagination when we’re young, simply because of how many literary devices there are that we can put to use to make something creative. So, read your child some more stories, or take time to help them come up with their own.

Take Them Outside

Taking your child outside ensures they get actively involved. They’re much more likely to think of things themselves, rather than parrot ideas and quotes from a TV show they’ve recently watched.

Feeding a child’s imagination is all about giving them the right outlet, and seeing as we love to be outside (because it’s green, and there’s animals, and the sun is shining), why not spend a bit more time down the park when you can? Pack a picnic, talk about what you can see, and even give your child some scavenger hunts to go on!

Your child has a growing imagination, and they need your help to keep it expanding! Make sure you reach out to them in creative ways, and help to feed that bank of love, joy, and stories they’ve got in their head.