CRAFTING CREATIVITY
For July, the PITU Youth Team is working on helping the youth express themselves and their creativity with loom beading. It’s an easy way to bead for youth. Some loom bead projects are simple while others are more detailed. This is an easy project that helps the youth create what they want by making their own patterns and designs.
Creativity is an important skill to have. It isn’t just a random lightbulb moment, but a skill you can work on and get better at. It doesn’t just apply to art either. The more that youth practice creativity, the better they get at it. It’s important to let youth be creative and not completely shut them down. We don’t want them to be afraid of taking creative risks, whether it be at school, work, or just in their everyday lives.
Ways to become more creative:
- Let your mind wander and your daydreams flow. Meditation may help you daydream with a purpose.
- Brainstorm ideas. Jotting down whatever comes to your mind and editing it later.
- Go outside. Spending time in nature and wide-open spaces helps to expand your attention.