Studies show that imagination and creativity are adversely impacted by formal education because of its focus on convergent rather than divergent thinking. Out of necessity, a quality elementary school will need to teach students information that requires students to respond with the correct answer (convergent thinking). Knowing the elementary years are quickly approaching, you can mitigate the damage with creativity enhancing activities and questioning which will lead to many possible responses (divergent thinking). Your child’s day will be filled with fun, game-like activities which will enhance your child’s brain integration, creativity, phonemic awareness, and school readiness using art, music, motor activities, and get-dirty experiences; play with a purpose.
