Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How do we encourage kids to keep their creative spark as they get older? The stuff they're naturally great at?

Officially it's known as divergent thinking. Red Ted Art and Kerry Villers have some tips to get you on your way.

Big thank you to Red Ted Art and Kerry Villers.

#KinderSurprise #atreatfortheimagination

Divergent Thinking
creativeeducationfoundation.org/creative-problem-solving/divergent-thinking

The Importance of Play Study
pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/119/1/182.short

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