Research for BothFantasy Play Boosts Creativity - London Play "This is because, theoretically, playing in make-believe worlds requires imagination to conceive of the world differently to its current reality, which is also necessary to think creatively.” "Dr Bunce said: “The results provide evidence that engaging in play that involves imagining increasingly unrealistic scenarios is associated with thinking more creatively, although at the moment we don’t know the direction of this relationship. It is possible that children who enjoy fantasy play are subsequently more creative, and it’s equally possible that children who are more creative subsequently engage in more fantasy play.” http://www.londonplay.org.uk/blog_entry/3518/news/latest_play_news/latest_play_news/fantasy_play_boosts_creativity Encouraging Children to Play Imaginatively and Creatively. "Imaginary play happens when children use their imaginations to create pretend and make-believe scenarios. Children can engage in this type of play using small toy figures, puppets, dolls, or stuffed animals for example. Or children can act out a particular role themselves and become a part of a play drama. Often, dressing up and using props will be part of this kind of imaginary play." "Arts and crafts, and construction/building play are ways for children to express their creativity, encourages focus and concentration, and develops fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination. It also allows children to feel proud of themselves and gain a sense of mastery after they have created something." http://www.kathyeugster.com/articles/article007.htm A couple of articles to help understand the role of imagination in Play during child development. How can I create an encouraging, imaginative space for children to inhabit that meets the development of skills in the criterias mentioned above?
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