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August 7 (Lunar calendar: June 21), 2023 Monday | Dawnxisoul393art

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   Nurturing Creativity from a Young Age For curious toddlers just beginning to make sense of the world, expressive arts provide an enjoyable avenue for discovery, self-expression and developmental growth. At three years old, a child's rapidly developing mind thirsts for open-ended sensory exploration and imaginative play. With compassionate guidance focused on process over product, the simple act of creating can fuel a lifelong joy of learning and aesthetic appreciation. A nurturing home environment sets the stage for sparking creative sparks through engaging activities centered on fostering curiosity without judgment. Setting the Creative Canvas Designate an open, well-lit space as a dedicated creativity station. Stocked with an ever-rotating variety of non-toxic art supplies from crayons and markers to modeling clay and finger paints, the supplies themselves excite exploration. Display works beautifully around living spaces, sending the message that creations hold value. Em...