Safe Space

Giving children a safe space to learn and play is vital to their growing minds and bodies. When setting up this space its important to keep in mind the size of the children that will be using the area. You want things to be an easy reach to them if you want them to be able to use it. You want things to be at eye level to the child so it will attract their attention. Its also important to plan the space appropriately. Its vital to include room for free play surrounded by toys in which they can either play by themselves or with peers. An art or creative center where the children can use supplies to create their own artwork. A dress up/imaginary play space is also another way to get the kids using their creativity sills. Another necessary space to have is a smaller comfort area that can be used as a quiet space if the child needs to take a break that was either adult chosen or chosen by the child themselves. This space could have pillows and books around it to show what kind of area this is suppose to be. Its also a good idea to have plenty of open space to allow the kids to have room to be themselves and express who they are. In the early stages of childhood, children are working on building secure relationships with adults other then their parents.

Their are ways we can help the child improve their creativity by supporting them and redirecting their play with peers. We can provide activities we know they will need to use creative skills for such as teaching them to aspire, explore or invent. We can support the ideas they do have and help them expand them into a more creative idea. Giving the children different play options during free time could also allow them to be more creative without realizing they are. Reading and writing are also ways we can help the child improve their creativity. Allowing the child to be social with other peers will also impact their