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Children's creativity occurs in the creating, not the end product, Jennie Lindon advises Y oung children need time and space to develop the flair of creativity - an open-ended confidence that lets them wonder, 'What might I do with all these boxes and cardboard tubes?' Creativity is not all about an end product, although children can be immensely proud of something they have made themselves. Genuinely helpful adults will show interest in a child's trial-and-error exploration along the way. You will notice the buzz of creativity when children puzzle over the question, 'Why do the tubes keep falling off?'

Y oung children need time and space to develop the flair of creativity - an open-ended confidence that lets them wonder, 'What might I do with all these boxes and cardboard tubes?' Creativity is not all about an end product, although children can be immensely proud of something they have made themselves. Genuinely helpful adults will show interest in a child's trial-and-error exploration along the way. You will notice the buzz of creativity when children puzzle over the question, 'Why do the tubes keep falling off?'

There are many types of creative experiences you can provide. There is no rush - let children repeat experiences they have enjoyed.

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