Sparking Imagination!

As parents we are all always trying to find ways to spark imagination in are kids! Sometimes in this day of age it can be hard because of how technology driven our world has become! So today I am going to give you a few hints and tips on how to spark that imagination!

Tip #1: In order for yours kids to spark their imagination you have to spark yours first! Put down the phone or turn off the tv and look around your house and see what you can use to turn something in to something that it is not! An example of this is making cup phones! If you don't know what that is just look it up! It is super easy and super fun for the whole family!

Tip #2: Put items in front of your children that they don't normally play with! A good one to use and one that I let Liam play with regularly is paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls! If you have older kids maybe also put some scissors and glue in front of them so they can create a master piece of their own!

Tip #3: Take your kids to the park or go out in the backyard but don't give them any toys! Let them explore and see what they can find to play with or see what game they can make up! Join in and encourage them to use leaves, sticks, rocks, and whatever else they can find to use as a toys or props for their game! When I was little we would use acorns and pretend it was our food or we would take long pieces of grass and turn them into bracelets! Obviously supervise your children while they are doing this activity to make sure they are being safe and are not using anything dangerous or eating things they are not suppose to!

That is it! Three easy tips to start sparking that imagination in your kiddos!