
Is this activity appropriate to the age of my child and their level of development?.

Does this activity allow my child to respond individually and express themselves creatively?.Will my child find this activity fun and engaging?.What is my motivation for choosing this activity? Is it because it appeals to me, or is this activity likely to be of real interest to my child?.Do I have any questions for the provider relating to the activity, such as safety, fees, enrolment process?.When choosing a creative activity for your child, especially one which is new to them, it can be useful to ask yourself some questions. Consider the following: How do I choose a creative activity for my child? They experience the benefits of collaboration as they develop social skills that foster creative teamwork.They find internal motivation in striving to achieve a meaningful goal.They hone their communication and self-expression skills, learning to communicate ideas and their authentic selves with confidence.They practise decision making, the ability to make thoughtful choices that support creative efforts.They stretch their flexibility, maintaining openness to unique and novel experiences.Children who use fantasy and imagination are better able to engage in divergent thinking, and to generate ideas.

