The Power of Process: Why Every Child is Inherently Creative feat. Paige Covello

Discover the transformative power of art with Paige Covello. This episode explores why all people are inherently creative and how to foster that spirit in preschoolers through exploration and play. Learn why the artistic process matters more than the final product and gain practical strategies for talking to your child about their creations in a way that builds confidence and pride.

 

Meet Our Guest:

Paige Covello is the owner of Create Space and a former public school art teacher with 30 years of experience. Tip: "All people are inherently creative and they just need the opportunity and the tools to tap into that and express that".

Top Takeaways

• Art provides a safe environment for children to practice self-expression and creative decision-making.

• Focus on the creative process rather than requiring the art to represent a specific object.

• Ask "tell me about this" to encourage children to share their artistic choices.

Helpful Links & Tools

 

Resources:

 

• Create Space Website: https://www.createspacedanvers.com

• Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/