CREATIVE INSTINCT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20969, 7 March 1930, Page 16

CREATIVE INSTINCT.

Most children reach an age, usualKto™ fe a °? Beven ' when «ie beloved r«™„ W,y h °od cease to interest them •+- P, base 18 recognised by psychologists as the creative age. 7 ° f - a y° un K child supplies him with the experiences of life. The nursery L aD W" e of the world - At this still the child's greatest need i s a suitable vehicle for self-expression. Toys must be provided to interest him andl Serrfw the innate creative instinct. eierclE, e tne Water provides excellent sense trainmg, and is too seldom found in the nursery. A bowl of wat er on a tray complete with various receptacles, such as small cups, glass jars, or shells is a nerfect outfit Children learn very quickly T?t^. W,th ?T Ut I ? akia & If they are allowed to wipe un any water spilled, with a floorcloth provided for tS purpose, the game becomes doubly attractive and beneficial. They sain endless experience of form-and comparative efae! and acquire dexterity and quickness oi All children love tea sets. The game I • ea « pa^les fcecoi "es more delightful and £ n -| tely T mor - e v . alue when can be used Imaginative games are ever abFv r rb b iil water - I , e l lds itself s ° ad ably. Children quickly acquire judgment and steadiness, and their knowledge of relative values increases rapidlv The game provides endless language training nonce its popularity in the kindergarten. 5 ' Sand comes to the help of those who object to water. It u Lsily obtained" and can be used equally well either in a W6t sta , t J e '. T - n the f °™er, small hands can mould it into shapes which it retains and in the latter it possesses almost liquid qualities. possesses A large tin tray is a useful setting for sand games. As in the case of water; cups, shells, and other receptacles enhance the game, and add to its value. Children will Play for hours with a tray of sand U5S* t£ . lma *™"tKW» in an incredible way. Match sticks, twigs and small stones all help the game tremendously