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A lot of parents are worried about stifling their child\u2019s creativity when they are learning about the world around them. Nurturing an environment in which they can express themselves is crucial to their development. Some may be encouraged to learn a musical instrument or take up a sport. If you\u2019re looking for something a little closer to home, setting up an arts and crafts room could be the perfect way to get the creative juices flowing. Gently encouraging your children to make things not only gets their brain working. It also teaches them vital hands-on skills that will see them in good stead later in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose a location – <\/b>It\u2019s great if you have a spare room going. With a small investment, it could be transformed into a fun place in which your child feels safe. It\u2019s best to consider the room\u2019s surroundings. You want somewhere quiet and without distractions so that they\u2019ll be able to focus on their experiments. Also, consider the possibility of things getting messy. You want to keep everything together, so when the time comes to tidy up it won\u2019t be too much of a challenge. If you don\u2019t have a spare room available, try converting a corner of your child\u2019s bedroom. This will create a safe and familiar place for them to get creative and allows them to feel like they are in control.<\/span><\/p>\n

Materials – <\/b>Of course, you\u2019ll need to keep supplies well stocked at all times. But you also need to be <\/span>careful<\/span><\/a> about protecting your kids. Use your common sense and don\u2019t let small children play with sharp objects. Be vigilant. Stock up on things like safety scissors, coloured paper and fabric, <\/span>Tecbond glue sticks<\/span><\/a> and a range of pens and pencils. Think about decorative things like glitter and pins. Keep things eco-friendly by using recycled materials. Think of old clothing and curtains as a great way to make use of unwanted textiles. Remember never to leave a child unsupervised and help them with the things that might pose a risk of injury. Always keep hazardous materials stored away out of reach.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get ideas – <\/b>Once you\u2019re all set up, it\u2019s time to find activities to participate in. There are great examples of crafts on children\u2019s TV shows. Some are dedicated to it entirely. Watching along and following the instructions is a great way to spend time together and helps your child learn observation skills. Visit your local library and stock up on books that are filled with family craft ideas. If you look hard enough, there are even a lot of <\/span>blogs<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>websites<\/span><\/a> dedicated to children\u2019s crafts online. You can find specific themes depending on the time of year, and with Halloween right around the corner it\u2019s a great time to get your hands dirty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feel free to share your ideas and creations with us below. We\u2019d love to hear from you. Or if you\u2019re struggling for inspiration, <\/span>here are two fun examples we came up with ourselves<\/span><\/a> to get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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