Exploring creativity is something that children have a huge capacity to do, but which is often suppressed by a lack of inner confidence and the fear of thinking they are not 'getting it right'. Many children that come to Little Elms gradually find confidence to 'have a go' and begin to develop an interest in all things creative.
By nurturing a culture of creative exploration among the children and staff we all gain strength from each other. We share our own excitement in our own achievements and start to believe that anything is possible if we try.
Giving freedom to all to explore without pressure, with no end product expected we often reach a place in our hearts where we are proud of our individuality. For children to reach a place where they feel proud of their efforts, that make them feel they have taken a risk and it has been 'OK' they will become more confident in taking risks in other areas of their lives and their learning. They will learn that they can try new things without feeling that the end product has only one outcome. Feeling that they may not achieve the right outcome can sometimes prevent a child from trying.
This painting on newspaper exploration allowed the children to see past the print on the page and produce patterns and shapes of their own. The contrast between the regular formal print on the page and the free expression of the paint over the top gave the children the the opportunity to recognise that resources can be used for alternative purposes. News paper is not just for adults to read, it can become a blank canvas. It also exposes them to different styles and sizes of font, providing opportunities for children to see familiar letters that may subconsciously penetrate their minds and enable them to gradually become aware of how letters make up different words if they are in different orders.
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