While every parent wants to praise their Picasso\u2019s finished pieces, also applaud their artistic process. Recognise their effort in trying new techniques, problem-solving challenges and expressing themselves. This encourages them to take risks and not fear mistakes. Ask them questions about their process like \u201cWhat was the most difficult part of this piece?\u201d and \u201cWhat’s your favourite part of this drawing?\u201d Keep early drawings and paintings to look back on together. Seeing their progress over time further boosts confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let Them Explore and Experiment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every child develops creativity differently. Avoid pushing them into specific mediums or techniques too early. Allow them to organically discover what excites them most. Embrace the mess of letting them freely experiment with paint mixing, getting glue on their hands from sculptures, or markers on the tables. Setups like easels, sculpting tools and other resources can allow for self-guided exploration when independently inspired to create. Give them time to dive into their own artistic world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proper environment, resources and encouragement, a spark of childhood creativity can flourish into a lifelong passion. By nurturing their artistic talents, you\u2019re also supporting their future development. The visual learning, dexterity, emotional outlets and persistence gained serve them far beyond the art room. Foster their creativity and watch with pride as your budding artist blossoms.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Does your child show a keen interest in art and creativity? As a parent or foster carer, nurturing your child’s artistic talents can provide them with a creative outlet for self-expression, build confidence, and even open up future career opportunities. While some children may exhibit natural artistic abilities, parents play a key role in encouraging […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[88,7311],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n