Development of creative abilities of young children. Basic methods

What is creativity

Creative development in children implies a non-standard approach to a certain situation, creative problem solving.

A creative person is not only someone who draws or sings well.

People with creative abilities strive to explore the world around them and discover something new for themselves. They are inventive and put their knowledge into practice. Creative individuals have well-developed fantasy and imagination: they can discern the unusual in the ordinary. They are not afraid to take the initiative.

Creativity means creating, creating something new and unusual.

Features and signs of development of creative abilities of preschool children

The preschool period is especially favorable for the development of artistic and creative abilities.

The child gets acquainted with visual and constructive activities, pays attention to the musicality of the surrounding world, and tries his hand at creating drawings, crafts and buildings.

A clearly expressed cognitive need of a preschooler is a sign of creative potential. In addition, abilities for various types of artistic activity have specific characteristics. It is useful for parents to know how children's inclinations in certain creative areas manifest themselves.

Signs of creative abilities of preschoolers in art activities

The very way and what means a child chooses to realize his plan indicates the presence or absence of a creative approach. A few more telling signs about the presence of abilities in visual arts:

1. A preschooler prefers drawing or modeling as soon as he has a choice of what to do.
2. As part of the plot, it depicts a large number of objects and people.
3. He chooses original subjects for his drawings. For example, he does not depict the usual house-tree-flowers, but paints a sky strewn with stars around a shining sun, and calls his picture Cosmos.
4. Resorts to drawing or sculpting to express his mood and feelings.
5. He uses new material with interest to implement his plans, and is also eager to try out a new medium in practice (sculpt from clay, not plasticine; draw with paints instead of pencils).
6. Shows interest in works of painting and sculpture - examines, speaks out about the painting or statue he sees.

Creative talent in theatrical activities

Attentive adults notice artistic talent in a child from early preschool age, as soon as the child develops speech skills. Later, nonverbal expression comes into play, complementing the expressive signs of artistry.

1. Likes to imitate colorful characters from fairy tales and cartoons, trying to convey the tone of speech and characteristic movements.
2. He easily takes on any role, imagining himself either as a friendly dog, or as a dangerous wolf, or as a Wizard.
3. Actively uses facial expressions, gestures and movements to convey the feelings and character of the image.
4. Seeks to evoke an emotional response in others when telling something or portraying a character.
5. Uses attributes (appropriate clothing, distinctive supporting details) to emphasize his suitability for the role.
6. He enthusiastically watches children's performances, be it a theatrical game or a puppet show.

Signs of abilities for speech creativity in preschool age

What features should adults look for in order to notice the makings of literary talent in a preschooler:

1. The child listens carefully to fairy tales and children's stories. At some plot points he stops the narrator and asks clarifying questions.
2. Can compose a story himself, observing the key structure: a semblance of a plot plot, a climactic event and a final moment. For younger preschoolers, such stories can literally consist of 4-5 sentences, but the structure of the story can be traced.
3. Comes up with something original when he retells a well-known story or fairy tale.
4. When talking about something, he adheres to the storyline and main idea.
5. Uses words that convey the experiences and feelings of the characters.
6. He explains some points in particular detail so that listeners understand what is happening.

At what age should creativity be developed?

Children of early age are the best period when one should engage in the education of a creative personality. Because it is young children who develop curiosity about almost everything. They happily take on any activity.

Many experts believe that developed creative potential is the merit of parents. Every child has certain creative inclinations by nature. They can manifest themselves in the baby to a small extent on their own. Therefore, the task of parents is to develop creative abilities. This must be done at an early age.

According to experts, the most favorable period is from a very early age and up to 5 years. A person is not born with certain abilities; his skills can be developed throughout his life. If you work with your child to develop creative abilities from an early age, provide him with freedom and a variety of activities, then he will quickly develop an interest in certain areas.

The creative inclinations of a child are manifested not only in the form of painted wallpaper. Climbing onto a chair on your own, getting a phone, or any other action by a child are also some kind of creative acts. Little fidgets enjoy exploring the world around them and learning to use everyday objects in their own way. The child has certain goals and achieves them using non-standard methods.

From about two years of age, the child’s personality begins to actively develop. Creative abilities develop more intensively during this period. The child has increased curiosity, he persistently tries to achieve his goal. This age is also characterized by a vivid imagination and increased emotional sensitivity.

Developing a child's creative abilities through the use of unconventional drawing techniques

Generalization of experience on the website of the pedagogical club “Science and Creativity” https://sites.google.com/site/klybnayka

Developing a child's creative abilities through the use of unconventional drawing techniques

Nomination "Pre-school education" (IZO)

Makarovskaya Lyubov Vasilievna

teacher

MDOU "Kindergarten No. 7 "Teremok" Koryazhma

Preschool childhood is a very important period in the life of children. It is at this age that every child is a little explorer, discovering the unfamiliar and amazing world around him with joy and surprise. The more diverse children's activities are, the more successful the child's diversified development is, his potential capabilities and first manifestations of creativity are realized. The formation of a creative personality is one of the important tasks of pedagogical theory and practice at the present stage. Its solution begins already in preschool age. Great potential for revealing children's creativity lies in the visual activities of preschoolers. V.A. Sukhomlinsky wrote: “Communication with art is one of the great joys of life.” Drawing is one of the most important means of understanding the world and developing knowledge of aesthetic perception, as it is associated with the independent, practical and creative activity of the child.

Teaching drawing in preschool age involves solving three interrelated problems:

• firstly, it is necessary to awaken in children emotional responsiveness to the world around them, to their native nature, to the events of our lives;
• secondly, to develop their visual skills and abilities.
• thirdly, the development of creative potential in the younger generation.

In the process of drawing, a child’s powers of observation, aesthetic perception, aesthetic emotions, artistic taste, and creative abilities are improved. It should be noted that almost all children draw. This means that in preschool age, drawing should not be an end in itself, but a means of understanding the world around us. By drawing, the child develops certain abilities: visual assessment of shape, the ability to navigate in space, and feel colors. Special abilities and skills are also developed: hand-eye coordination, free use of the hand, which will greatly help the future student. In addition, drawing classes bring joy to children and create a positive attitude. I consider the topic: “Development of a child’s creative abilities through the use of non-traditional drawing techniques”

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An analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature on the problem of developing creativity in preschool children indicates that the basis of this process is the productive activity of children. It is with the productive activity of preschool children that most researchers associate the development of a child’s creative abilities.

What is creativity?

Today, creative abilities include a complex concept, which consists of certain components: - the ability to learn everything new;

- desire for knowledge;

- activity and alertness of mind;

- the ability to find the non-standard in ordinary phenomena and familiar things

— the desire for constant discoveries;

— ability to apply acquired skills and knowledge through experience;

- freedom of imagination;

- intuition and imagination, as a result of which corresponding discoveries and inventions appear.

According to scientists O.M. Dyachenko, K. Torrence, V.V. Davydova, E.E. Kravtsova et al., the development of imagination and visual activity occupies a special place in the early stages of child development. It is in it that different aspects of the child’s personality development are manifested. Mental and personal development is closely related to the visual activity of children and allows us to assert that the study of the conditions and mechanisms for the formation of children’s visual activity can be considered as the development of creativity in preschool age.

Therefore, developing children’s creative abilities is one of the main tasks of education.

But very often we, adults, demand that the child quickly complete a task, without giving the opportunity to think and experiment. In this case, the child usually remembers a solution to this problem that is familiar to him or blindly copies the actions of an adult. Creativity requires greater independence and independence from known decisions. Therefore, the education and development of creative abilities requires time and patience from both the child and the adult.

Drawing in unconventional ways is a fun, mesmerizing activity that surprises and delights children. Unusual materials and original techniques attract children because the word “No” is not present here, you can draw with whatever you want and how you want, and you can even come up with your own original technique. Children feel unforgettable, positive emotions, and by emotions one can judge the child’s mood, what makes him happy, what makes him sad.

I put forward the following hypothesis :

I assume that the use of non-traditional methods and techniques in teaching preschool children will provide positive dynamics in the formation of their creative abilities.

MAIN PART

The purpose of my work:

development of creative abilities of preschool children

through the use of unconventional drawing techniques.

The set goal identified the following tasks

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• to develop technical drawing skills in children, to introduce children to various non-traditional drawing techniques
• teach how to create your own unique image using non-traditional drawings using various techniques.
• develop children's imagination and creativity.
• enrich and expand children's artistic experience
• encourage your child to experiment
• encourage and support creativity
• develop children’s purposeful activities and their desire for creative activity.
• to cultivate a child’s positive attitude towards cooperation with adults, with children, towards their own activities and their results. contribute to the feeling that the product of his activity is interesting to others and to him

To implement the tasks I set, I divided my work into three stages:

1.Ascertaining stage

— methodological and didactic substantiation of the problem.

Having analyzed the theoretical material on the topic “Development of a child’s creative abilities through non-traditional drawing,” I came to the conclusion that in the visual arts, creative inclinations and abilities are realized even with a minimum of materials.

In order to determine the existing knowledge on this topic among the parents of the students, I conducted a survey: “Child’s creativity.” After analyzing the questionnaires, it turned out that the development of creativity, according to parents, is not an important task for preschool children. Therefore, I drew up a plan for working with parents on the topic: “Developing children’s creative abilities through unconventional drawing.”

To determine directions in working with children on this topic, I developed diagnostics for circle work, based on the diagnostic results, developed long-term planning, and took the literature as a basis: “Drawing classes with preschoolers” by R.G. Kazakova; “Children's creativity” by Anke Schmid.

2. Formative stage
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targeted work with all participants in the educational process.

At this stage I worked in three areas:

• Organized activities with children;
• Interaction with parents;
• Methodological activities with teachers;

• Organized activities with children:

Main forms of organization

The educational process became a circle activity. Unlike main classes, limited by program content and time, in which it is sometimes difficult to provide an individual approach and celebrate the creative manifestations of preschoolers, circle classes can be structured in such a way that it is interesting for both the children and the teacher. Classes of the “Workshop of Joy” circle took place in the afternoon, in free time, 1 – 2 times a week.

In order for the classes to be most effective, I adhered to the principle of integrity,

which lies in the fact that children were offered topics for classes that could combine different areas of science and art.

Psychological conditions were also created

, in order to create in a child a sense of personal security, relaxedness and freedom through adult support for their creative endeavors.

The success of teaching non-traditional techniques largely depends on what methods and techniques

The teacher uses it to convey certain content to children, to form their knowledge, skills, and abilities. In my work I use gaming techniques, fairy-tale images, the effect of surprise, riddles. For classes, I tried to prepare beautiful and varied materials and provide children with the opportunity to choose the means of representation.

All this helped to interest the children and set them up for creative activities.

I started my work with the 2nd junior group, gradually, as is customary “from simple to complex,” according to the prompt of the Chinese proverb: “Tell me and I will forget, show me and I will remember, let me do it and I will understand.” And I began not only to talk, but also to show, and gave the kids the opportunity to do what they knew how to do. Just so that at the end of the work, they receive not just “doodles” understandable only to them, but get a result that is understandable to everyone: both to us and to the parents who see their masterpieces.

I opted for such unconventional drawing techniques as finger, palm, fist, toe, poke (hard brush or cotton swab), press and print (foam rubber, signets). Thinking through each lesson, I selected the material in which the image of the object could be particularly expressive, interesting, beautiful, and would give children aesthetic pleasure. Of course, before drawing any object or phenomenon, the child must have a good idea of ​​what it is and what it looks like. To do this, I started drawing with a story about the phenomenon or object that needs to be depicted, then I explain the drawing technique, there were always physical education classes, finger exercises, eye exercises, and analysis of the children’s work at the end of the lesson.

Finger painting

It gave the child special pleasure when, having dipped his finger in the paint, he left his mark on a sheet of paper. This method of depiction provides children with freedom of depiction. The work began immediately using several colors.

Learned to draw with your palm

cockerel, butterfly.

The children really liked drawing with their fists:

kitten, baby elephant, bunny. To draw an animal using this technique, we place a child’s folded fist and trace it with a pencil, paint it over, and finish drawing the legs, ears, and eyes.

In the fall, while walking with the guys, we collected leaves from different trees, differing in shape, size and color. Using
leaf
printing technique , you can create entire pictures - bouquets of leaves, trees, insects and animals, etc. This performance technique is good for its variety of techniques. If the sheet is smeared with paint in a tone higher than the background, the print will be more expressive. Applying a clean piece of paper gives smooth, soft outlines. You need to apply a little paint to the piece of paper, place it, painted side down, on a clean sheet of paper and press tightly, trying not to move, otherwise the image will turn out blurry.

Carefully take the leaf by the stem and gradually peel it off the album sheet with a smooth upward movement

Another interesting painting option that I used was the “poke with a hard semi-dry brush” method.

. For this method, it is enough to take a cotton swab or a hard brush. What are we doing? We dip a cotton swab or a hard brush into the paint and make precise movements along the landscape sheet. Sticks or a brush will leave a clear imprint. The shape of the print will depend on the shape of the poked item. If the poke is done purposefully, for example, along the finished contour and inside it, then the depicted object will turn out to have an interesting heterogeneous texture. This method was used to depict a cheerful snowman, a pet, a Christmas tree, a chicken, and a dandelion. The works came out very interesting and different.

Using a cotton swab

They drew a bunny on the lawn and a fish.

The work involved drawing with signets, corks, and foam plastic. This technique allows you to repeatedly depict the same object, making a wide variety of compositions from its prints, for example, berries, snowflakes, etc. . Children carefully pressed the object into a stamp pad with paint and made an impression on the paper.

From the second half of the year we tried the paper rolling

. The children tried to crumple the paper, roll it into a ball and carefully stick it onto the base. As a result, funny snowmen and mimosas for mom appeared.

Painting with my toe brought a lot of joy

. To start, I asked the children to leave their footprints on the paper. Then everyone drew whatever they wanted. It is better to draw with your toes while sitting on a chair. The paint is poured into small bowls to make it easy to dip with your fingers. It's best to draw with your thumb, but you can use all five.

As part of the Open Day, kindergarten, children showed their skills in the technique of emerging drawing.

This is a mixed technique of drawing with various materials. The planned plot is carried out with wax pencils (crayons). Then watercolor is applied over the drawing. Watercolor paints roll off the drawing, and it seems to appear.

At an open lesson for our kindergarten teachers, preschoolers tried out the technique of tearing paper

. The result was a collective work called Kolobok.

In middle preschool age, children became acquainted with such techniques as Drip batik, frottage (rubbing technique), drawing with soap bubbles, drawing with a comb, fork, drawing on a record player, drawing with large beads, flowing paints, wax drawing technique, drawing with ice cubes.

with soap bubbles became an unexpected discovery for children

gift for Carlson. I diluted the soap solution in water, added it to the paint, and it turned out to be a thick, rich color. The children lowered the tube into the plate and began to blow through it into the water. Thanks to this, bubbles appeared on the surface of the water. We took a sheet of paper and carefully placed it on top of the bubbles. Beautiful color patterns appeared.

Drawing with a fork also became fun for children.

. They poured paint into saucers, dipped the back of a fork into it and transferred the paint to paper, thereby imprinting the hedgehog’s needles.

Preschoolers happily completed the task of the Snow Maiden, who came to class, drawing with colored ice floes

gifts for forest dwellers. To do this, I stirred the gouache in water, poured it into molds and froze. The colors on the paper turned out bright and saturated.

Drawing with large beads

The children had a lot of fun and joy. Drawing method: a sheet of cardboard is fixed at the bottom of the package and a silhouette image is attached to it. Afterwards, large beads are divided and dipped in 4-5 containers with different diluted paints and laid out along the edges of the cardboard. The package is closed and shaken chaotically. Next, the cardboard is carefully removed and freed from the silhouette insert.

The children put a lot of effort and patience into using the wax drawing technique,

drawing flowers for mothers. To work, we drew several small circles with wax crayons. Then they outlined each one with paints of different colors, using an eraser, and with light movements they pulled the paint out from the middle of the circles in different directions. The flowers turned out especially beautiful with a combination of blue, yellow and red.

The children also found drawing on the record player

"The mouse runs away from the cat." A hole is cut out in the middle of a disposable flat cardboard plate, we put the plate on the player disk and attach it with tape. Turn on the player. Place the marker on the edge of the plate and slowly move your hand towards the center. Spiral circles are automatically drawn.

In my work, I noticed that children like to draw with blots. We got acquainted with the painting technique - blowing paint

. We applied a few drops of liquid paint to a sheet of paper, then blowing into a tube we blew the blot from the center to the sides. Drawing in this way, one could get playful dancing people and sad “Autumn motives.”

Using a comb

painted "Camel in the Desert". The children drew a blot and smeared it on the paper with a comb. The teeth of the comb left characteristic striped marks.

The children also liked such a technique as “Frottage” (mashing technique).

During the lesson, we placed templates under a sheet of paper and shaded it with wax chalk, and an apple orchard “grew.”

Club members learned that using sandpaper

You can also draw. Children painted over a sheet of sandpaper with wax crayons, depicting any subject. Then we placed a white sheet of paper on a stack of old newspapers and placed a sheet of sandpaper on top of it with the painted side on top. I smoothed the sandpaper. The wax was imprinted on a sheet of paper.

We also learned a new technique: “ sprinkling salt”

over wet paint to create a three-dimensional image. It turned out to be a beautiful caftan for Santa Claus.

Spray technique

"We drew Zimushka-winter. The child puts paint on a brush and hits the brush on the cardboard, which he holds above the paper. Then he paints the sheet with watercolors in one or more colors. Paint splashes onto the paper.

Introduction to the technique of drip batik

became a real mystery for children. Only at the end of the work did it become clear what was depicted in the picture. I dripped wax onto a sheet of paper with a lit candle, then the children applied layers of paint, this was repeated several times. Then the work was ironed. The result was bright, New Year's confetti.

Each of these methods is a small game that brings children joy and positive emotions. By creating an image, conveying a plot, the child reflects his feelings, his understanding of the situation.

I believe that non-traditional drawing techniques can make children's work more interesting and colorful. And the use of these techniques has a number of advantages:

• Helps develop fine motor skills and tactile perception in children
• Spatial orientation on a sheet of paper, eye and visual perception, attention and perseverance
• Clarify their ideas about the color, shape, and size of objects and their parts
• Thinking, speech, imagination develops
• Promotes enrichment of knowledge about the environment and familiarization with folklore and literature, since the topics of classes include the use of riddles and poems
• The magical appearance of the image gives children pleasure. Causes positive emotions
• The child sees the results of his activities, learns to analyze them and find use for them.

• Interaction with parents .

Many researchers note that work to develop a child’s creativity should be carried out in close contact with parents.

The results of the survey determined the directions along which I built interaction with parents. Interaction was built through children to parents. Everything we did with children in group work was documented in memos for parents, individual consultations were held, etc.

In order to involve parents in organizing the developmental environment, I proposed to design a multifunctional drawing screen in order to stimulate children’s desire to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in independent activities.

Together with parents, newspapers “I draw with my mother”, drawings for the kindergarten anniversary, “Winter fun”, etc. were designed.

A “Our Creativity” corner was created in the reception area, where children’s work was displayed.

Information on the topic “Development of children's creative abilities through non-traditional drawing” was systematically changed. Such consultations were offered as “How to teach a child to draw”, “Let’s draw”, “What to do with children”, “What does a child’s drawing mean”, etc.

A workshop was held for parents on non-traditional drawing, where the parents themselves gained skills in drawing in non-traditional ways.

• Methodological activities with teachers.

Working in depth on this topic, I shared my acquired experience with colleagues. Conducted the following open classes: “Kolobok”, for kindergarten teachers; “Patterns on the window”, for city teachers.

To talk about the latest literature on this topic, I held a consultation “Teaching preschoolers non-traditional methods of drawing” and a workshop “Non-traditional drawing techniques.”

3. Analytical stage - determining the dynamics in the development of children’s creative abilities, mastering non-traditional drawing skills. Identification of the effectiveness of the created conditions for the development of children's creative abilities.

The analysis of the work carried out reflects positive dynamics, as evidenced by the following results:

Diagnostics for the development of children's creative abilities:

The diagnostics carried out indicate that the children have acquired certain skills and abilities.

Diagnosis of parental participation in joint work:

A survey of parents in May 2012 revealed an increase in the level of parental competence in raising and teaching children non-traditional drawing techniques, compared to the indicators in September 2010.

Most parents believe that this topic is one of the important areas in the work of both the kindergarten and parents.

FINAL PART.

Thus, the hypothesis I put forward was confirmed. In-depth work on the topic: “Development of children’s creative abilities through non-traditional drawing” contributed to the fact that pupils and their parents strive to create something new, original, to develop in preschoolers the ability to express the perception of the world around them, to improve their intellectual and creative abilities, creative thinking.

Famous academician Poddyakov N.N. wrote “The child, in the process of his own activity, acts as a full-fledged personality, the creator of his own activity, setting its goals, looking for ways and means to achieve it. This type of activity underlies children’s creativity in the broadest sense of the word.”

I believe that this topic has always been and will be relevant. Drawing for a child is a joyful, inspired work, which is very important to stimulate and support, gradually opening up new possibilities for visual activity. And the main thing is that unconventional drawing plays an important role in the overall mental development of the child. After all, what is intrinsically valuable is not the final product - a drawing, but the development of personality: the formation of self-confidence in one’s abilities, self-identification in creative work, purposefulness of activity.

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Conditions for talent development

In order to successfully develop creative qualities in a child, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Creativity should start at an early age
• The child must be given freedom to choose creative activities.
• In order for the child to be able to choose the type of creativity that interests him, it is important to diversify these types of activities, and not stick to a specific one.
• The environment for successful development must be favorable
• It is very important to support your child in any of his endeavors. Doing something creatively together and your positive assessment is the best motivation for the little man.
• It is necessary to constantly maintain the toddler’s interest in creativity.

Did you know that every person has a creative side? You just need to develop these abilities

The role of the family in the development of creative abilities of preschool children

Who, if not the parents, is obliged to notice what the child is more drawn to, what his capabilities are in a particular period, and on the development of what abilities it is important to focus the main attention.

Of course, a preschooler’s personality should be enriched in different directions - teaching drawing and modeling, designing and inventing stories together, organizing a simple home theater. In each of these types of activities there is room for the transformation of reality and the manifestation of creative abilities.

Most children do not have a special interest in all types of activities, but highlight priority ones for themselves. It is in this field that parents should create conditions so that the child discovers new means and expands the options for using them to realize his plans. Directed efforts of loving and understanding adults, unobtrusive participation in children's games and activities can and should be used to develop the creative abilities of preschoolers.

Basic methods for developing creative abilities in children

In fact, any ordinary activity can become a source of creative inspiration. You need to show a little imagination. And since young children have a very rich imagination, let your baby become your assistant in one activity or another. For example, when baking, invite your child to shape the cookies themselves. Or ask for help decorating a cake. You can also be creative when cleaning up toys. Let the baby decide which toys to put in the top drawer today and which ones in the bottom drawer. I think the idea is clear, you just need to introduce a creative touch into your everyday life. The little one will be very happy to do household chores with mom or dad.

Games with your baby are perfect for developing creative abilities. You can make some simple craft together, such as a starry sky. To do this, take a piece of black paper, spread it with glue and sprinkle salt on top (wipe off the excess from the paper). Also, for example, playing with cereals will provide your little one with bright emotions, creating multi-colored masterpieces.

Observe nature. Walk with your child more often, pay attention to various phenomena, animals, birds. Talk, analyze. The surrounding nature is an excellent source for the development of creative potential.

In addition to such simple ways to develop children's creative abilities, there are also more “professional” methods. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Puppet show

A home puppet theater helps develop a child's imagination. Buy various finger puppets, or sew them yourself. Allow your child to organize a home theater at family holidays, or for no particular reason. Give your child unlimited flights of imagination. And the approval of adults will only evoke bright and positive emotions in the little creator.

Drawing

You can begin to develop children’s artistic and creative abilities as early as six months of age. Today, there is a wide selection of different drawing tools available for little artists. Finger paints are perfect for very young children. Trusted and well-known manufacturers produce harmless paints that are very easy to clean.

Almost all children love to draw, and it is important for parents to provide their child with this opportunity. This process not only contributes to the development of creative abilities. Drawing for children is very useful.

With the help of drawing, children develop fine motor skills, creativity, the baby learns to express his emotions, analyze and compare. By painting with his fingers, the little artist learns about the world and gets a better understanding of colors. Later, when the baby grows up, artistic activities can be expanded and the baby can be introduced to felt-tip pens, pencils, brushes and paints. This will help prepare the hand for writing. One famous teacher V. Sukhomlinsky wrote that on the fingertips of babies there are nerve endings that are responsible for the functioning of the brain.

To learn how to develop artistic talent in a child, read the article on how to teach a child to draw

Modeling for children

Just like drawing, modeling is a very useful activity for children. Working with hands and fingers, fine motor skills and creative thinking develop perfectly. From plasticine, a child can roll sausages, form balls, and sculpt simple shapes. You can make your own play dough for children. Don't limit your baby's imagination. You can conduct joint activities, even creating paintings.

modeling with children

Crafts and applications

For older children, crafts and applications can be excellent helpers in creative development. Buy sets of colored paper, cardboard, various ribbons, and beads. Teach your child to cut.

Carefully! Scissors and small objects should only be used under adult supervision

Draw various shapes, animals, birds, trees or something else on colored paper. Together with your child, cut out the resulting drawings and glue them onto cardboard. There are a huge number of examples of simple applications with children on the Internet.

Reading with children

Reading to children promotes faster development of the child's speech, his imagination, and has a positive effect on the development of memory. Try to read to your child every day. These can be fairy tales, good stories and poems. The child will have great fun.

Instill a love of books and treat printed publications with care. Always put the book away after reading. It should not become a toy for the baby.

Music

musical development of a child
From a very early age, it is recommended for the toddler to include classical music for children and funny children's songs. Music helps in the development of a baby's hearing, memory and creative thinking. Sing songs, dance with your baby, praise him every time.

If your child can play a tune, you might consider sending him to a music school.

Read the article about children's musical development.

What contributes to the development of creative activity in a child

Methods for developing creative abilities include simple actions that are accessible to everyone.

The world

When going out with your baby, talk about everything that surrounds you - people, cars, buildings, nature. It is the communication between an adult and a child that helps the child develop speech, memory, imagination and, in general, is an important point in the development of many personality traits in a child.

Educational games and toys

While playing, the baby not only experiences his little childhood joys, but also actively develops. It is important to use those games and toys that have the ability to stimulate the child’s development and are appropriate for his age. Pyramids, mosaics, construction sets should be in every home and every child.

Perhaps the simplest and most accessible activity, but no less effective in the development of a creative person. Provide your child with everything necessary for drawing, as this is a direct path to a developed baby.

The ability to hold a brush and carefully paint a picture has a positive effect on the development of fine motor skills, and that, in turn, on the development of speech. Have fun drawing with your baby, and don’t worry about dirty clothes and the table, because this is not a problem at all when a happy child is at stake.

Modeling

Modeling classes have an anti-stress effect and actively influence the development of imaginative thinking. By coming up with a figurine that a child wants to make, he strengthens his imagination, and the finished product can be used for play. It is also a great way to develop fine motor skills.

Reading

By reading interesting books selected according to the child’s age, we open up a whole world of fantasy for him. Different genres of work have different effects on a child. Fairy tales are always adventures, poems are a beautiful weave of words that are easy to remember, and stories make you think about important things.

Music

From infancy, we sing songs to the baby and play lullabies. Music has a beneficial effect on a child. Helps express emotions, coordinate movements to the beat, and remember the words of a song. By listening to various melodies and songs, children develop imagination, speech and memory.

Application

Appliquéing is a labor-intensive process and requires concentration from the child. It is necessary to carefully cut out the shapes, glue or attach them to the background, distribute them so that the finished composition is obtained. All these activities are aimed at developing fine motor skills, imagination, sense of taste and aesthetics.

Theatrical activities

Theater helps a child develop such important qualities as expressive speech, the ability to control facial expressions and emotions, and the ability to empathize with characters. Trying on the images of different characters, the child fantasizes about how he would live in this image, learns to react to different situations in life.