1. Creativity at YCS

5. Benefits of Creativity
Develops & Strengthens Gross And Fine Motor Skills
Helps Children Express And Cope With Feelings
Stimulates Brain Development
Increases Self Esteem
Encourages Innovative Thinking
Develops Sense Of Identity
Crucial For Future Success
Helps Children Learn – Sensory Engagement

6. Qualities of a Learning Child
Ability to play
Works over time on something/caring about an on-going project
Exhibits confidence as a learner
Works attentively
Identifies with learning/ connects something new with own experiences
Perseveres
Has a sense of self as powerful
Can learn from others and with others
Connects with others
Exhibits self-control
Ability to explore
Asks questions
Sorts, categorizes, sees patterns, sequential relationships, and parts

7. How YCS Supports Creativity
“The Specials”
Enrichment Programs
Teacher Workshops
School-wide Creative Projects

8. Creativity at Home
Provide A Blank Canvas With Available Pages And Materials
Designate A Space And Save Some Recyclables
Display Your Children’s Artwork
Tape and Cardboard aren’t messy!
Homemade Play-doh
Snow Globes
Treasure Chests
Time
Space
Materials
Permission

9. “Tell Me About This.”

10. Now What? “The Creator’s Workshop” Facebook Page