A weekly art class at school isn ’ t enough to fix the problem . University of New Mexico neuroscientist Rex Jung has concluded that those who diligently practice creative activities learn to recruit their brains ’ creative networks quicker and better . Here ’ s the crux - just as teachers ’ days are too packed to include creative activities , at home , parents aren ’ t often bursting with free time either . The creative solution ?
Enter a DIY creativity zone that your child can use independently .
By making a child-friendly , self-serve space in your home where your child can easily do creative activities , you ’ re providing the opportunity for them to wire their brains for creativity , and with the right organization from the get-go , it ’ ll be less stress and less mess for you ! Here ’ s a step-by-step guide for creating and organizing this amazing space for your child .
STEP ONE : Choose the Space .
You ’ ll want to pick an area that is easily accessible but not highly trafficked . If you want your child to frequent this space , it needs to be somewhere close to where the family hangs around . You don ’ t want to put it in a creepy basement corner !
Natural light is a plus ! Keep in mind that creativity can get messy at times and choose a space that can accommodate that .
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