Creative Child January 2021 | Page 28

CREATIVE HIGHLIGHT

What Kids Learn from Collections

BY : Sarah Lyons
My kids love to collect everything from rocks to stickers . They bring my kids joy and entertainment but they also seem to take up space and collect dust . Are there benefits to encouraging the kids to collect items ? While these treasures seem like garbage to me , they can be a great opportunity for kids to research and learn about things that interest them and experience the world around them .
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