Today is both Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Dr. Seuss books show his wonderful imagination. He must have been a powerful thinker because imagining works to stretch and exercise the brain. Imagining is the basis of problem solving and creativity. A blog I read on the weekend reported: “In a recent IBM poll, 1500 CEO’s identified creativity as the single most important trait for leaders in the future. (PreKandKsharing)
Using imagination is an important kindergarten readiness skill. Imagining makes new brain pathways and more complex connections. Child development experts are finding that imagination is vital for understanding reality and other people. Imagination enables children to learn about things they haven’t experienced and to understand how others are feeling.
Today is the birthday of Dr. Seuss. For some imagining fun, ask your child to make a birthday cake. Here’s one made out of playdough and another made the next day, at L’s own suggestion. Your child can make an imaginary birthday cake out of anything! Paper and crayons, boxes, containers, fabric, yarn, and more. What kind of cake would Dr. Seuss have for his birthday? A foot cake? A Cat/Hat cake? A Mulberry St. Cake? Imagine away…
P.S. Just found a recipe for glow-in-the-dark homemade playdough at Enjoying The Journey blog: https://watchmeplaynlearn.blogspot.com/2012/02/glowing-fun.html That cake would have pre-lit candles!