Skip to Content

Scholastic.com: Why Messy Is Good

Scholastic.com: Why Messy Is Good
Encourage your preschooler's innate creativity.
By Mary Seehafer Sears | February 11 , 2008

Young kids are naturally creative. They run, play, color, paint, and dress up with abandon. Arts educator Elena Caravela of Summit, New Jersey, encourages parents to let this carnival of childhood creativity run free, and shares some tips to encourage exploration and discovery. In a spirit of playfulness and fun, here are her Cardinal Rules for Parents:

AttachmentSize
Download 'Scholastic.com: Why Messy Is Good' as PDF57.74 KB