The Creative Brain
The Creative Brain
Creative brains are highly connected brains. Thinking of creativity as a ‘stitcher of information that weaves many areas of the brain together’ is a bit more accurate. If our goal as parents is to help kids create as many neural connections as possible, then we better be sure to incorporate creativity into our daily lives. Creativity, along with emotional intelligence, is also being touted as the most marketable attribute employers will seek out in the future, so setting our students up for success in these areas is an important consideration.
Creativity helps our brains process thoughts and emotions and can have a meditative effect. Tapping into that creative space allows the brain to build connections, gain self-expression and autonomy, learn to overcome obstacles and train for perseverance, all while helping regulate our internal systems. In this digital social-emotional learning activity kit, we’ll look at creativity as the key to strong brains.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITY KIT: The Creative Brain
Here’s what you’ll get:
Brain-splain: The bite-size overview of the power that creativity holds in the brain. What is often dismissed as child’s play is an incredible brain-booster! When you’re done reading this page, you’ll see how important it is to make time for creativity in your household.
Inhale+Exhale: In this breathing activity, you’ll get your creative juices flowing as you craft a story together using visualization. Expect your creative switch to flip on as you work together.
Brain Boost: What colors do you associate with each emotion? Does blue represent sadness or peace? Is red for excited or angry? What about yellow or purple? You’ll get to decide and then watch and see what ones are present most often in your household.
Journals: Many households have multiple kids, and adult support is just as crucial as kid support, so we provide three sets of four weekly journals (little kid, big kid, adult/teen) to help your family grow and bond. In this pack, we’re working on all kinds of ways to get the creativity flowing in your house.
Let’s Talk About It: Tired of asking what your kids feel and think and getting the cold, shrugged shoulder? A set of 12 conversation starters based on creative thinking to help you get deeper than how was your day and help open the family communication.
Boredom Busters: Feel like you’re constantly hearing, “Mom, I’m bored.”? This boredom busters list will put your kid in the driver’s seat.
Videos: Two short, fun videos - one for you and one for the kids to help explain what’s happening in the brain and how they have the power to make choices that benefit their mental and physical well-being.
FAQ’s
+ What age-group is this for?
Most of our printables are designed for preschool through elementary age kiddos, but you're not limited to that age-range, by any means. If you have children in multiple age groups, you're going to take what you learn and infuse it in your older kid's lives, too. Plus, if you have older children, the weekly journals will make a big impact on weaving social-emotional, mindful learning into your whole family.
+ My child has a diagnosis. Will this work for me?
100% yes. What we’re going to teach you is how to boost their brain in courage, kindness, respect, responsibility, gratitude, creativity, growth mindset and healthy lifestyle. No matter your child’s diagnosis or where their current mindset is, the life skills you’re going to teach them will impact their overall well-being, contentment and future success. Not only that, it will do the same for you, which will be pretty life-altering.
+ How much time will I need to devote each month?
The content and activities will not add more to your plate, it’s just going to make the moments you have more intentional. You’ll get a little nugget each month to focus on and tools and activities to deepen your knowledge on the topic. Over time, as you rewire your brain, you’ll see the changes you’ve made take root and flourish. We’re helping you change your mindset and giving you tools to help your kids change theirs.
+ How is the content delivered?
They will be instantly downloadable after you submit your order. You’ll also get an email with download options. You’ll find all the pdfs and a link to two fun (short!) learning videos - one for your kids and one for you. View and print any of the printable PDF’s that you’d like! Stick them in a binder and use them all year long.
+ Can I share the content I get with my friends?
We would love for you to share how much you love this program with your friends and family, but each purchase is licensed for one family and can only be used with the immediate family or caregiver. If your family is in a dual house situation, you can of course share it with both houses.