Aha! Retreats
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Aha! Retreats
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The Magic of HelpingChildren be Creative10 WAYS TO NOURISH THE CREATIVE MAGIC OF CHILDREN!By Glenn R. HortonFounder of Artists Helping Artists (AHA!)and Publisher of The Creative Line Magazine1) Actively recognize and respect that the child possesses an imagination and remarkable creative potential. 2) With the child, seek to understand and discover the beauty and fascination of places, creatures and things in the child’s vicinity. 3) Help the child develop and freely express his sense of creative magic and wonder. 4) Discourage those who would tell the child the things he/she imagines are not real, or his dreams (whatever they are) are not valuable or attainable. 5) Encourage and help the child to understand the important role of creative thought and dreams in building new & exciting futures. 6) Never degrade or ridicule, overtly or covertly, the creative thoughts, dreams or illusions of the child. 7) Assist the child to experience formal art forms including music, visual art, poetry, singing, acting, etc., as well as other creative activities such as games, crafts, hobbies, sports and scouts. 8) Protect and defend the child’s artistic spirit, imagination and sense of wonder from anyone who would seek to stop, harm or destroy these. 9) In your daily activities, including hobbies, play and work, foster a spirit of excitement and wonder, and show the child that creativity plays a vital and healing role in life. 10) Encourage and assist the child to pursue his creative passions, execute his creative ideas and make his dreams a reality. © Copyright 2001. Field of Dreams Publishing. All International Rights Reserved. Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and the passing of the creative torch logo are trademarks owned by Field of Dreams Publishing. The Magic of Helping Children be Creative is available as an 11 x 17 Poster, suitable for hanging or framing! Order yours below or as part of the Aha! Poster Set. Item Name: Magic of Helping Children Poster
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