Take time and make memories

Five reasons to get creative with Redan Publishing.

Redan Publishing’s mantra of ‘Take Time Make Memories’ is dotted throughout the pages of its children’s magazines to signpost the activities that support this ethos. The logo is placed on activities that require more than a pencil or crayon, such as recipes, crafts and cut-outs. It prompts grownups to join in and then share what they create using #RedanMemories.

The benefits of taking time to be creative with children are widely recognised and listed below are five key reasons why Redan actively promotes creativity and continues to develop original and fresh ideas for its readers.

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Self-expression

With creativity, there is no wrong answer, which offers children a chance to express themselves and increases their willingness to explore and experiment. It also fosters mental growth in children by providing opportunities for trying out new ideas and problem-solving.

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Self-esteem

Working on a craft or recipe not only provides children with time out from everyday stresses, but when they see what they have created, it gives them with a great sense of achievement, boosting their confidence, mental health and well-being.

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framework clearly recognises the importance of this development: “Fine motor control and precision helps with hand-eye co-ordination, which is linked to early literacy. Repeated and varied opportunities to explore and play with small world activities, puzzles and arts and crafts, and the practice of using small tools, with feedback and support from adults, allow children to develop proficiency, control and confidence.” verbal instructions also means they are growing their listening skills.

5. Quality time

Children do love to spend quality time with their family and the activities within Redan’s magazines facilitate opportunities for bonding and creating lifelong memories to cherish. You can talk about what you think, feel and care about whilst you are crafting, baking or cooking together. And as an added bonus, children are away from their screens.

With creativity, there is no wrong answer

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Fine motor skills

Grasping paintbrushes, chalks, whisks, rolling pins or any tool required for creative activities helps children to develop their fine motor muscles. The Early Years Foundation Stage

Literacy

Creative tasks positively impact speaking and reading, as well as listening and understanding. When children make arts and crafts or bake a cake or biscuit, they enjoy talking about what they’re doing, which develops their communication skills. They also learn new vocabulary from their grown-ups: “Now it’s your turn to stir up the mixture.” “Do you enjoy the feel and texture of the clay?” Following

Redan recognises the importance of inspiring creativity and has launched a brand-new magazine called Skoodle that focuses solely on arts and crafts activities. The name is a mash up of Sketch and Doodle! Each issue is bursting with imaginative ideas for budding young artists and children who love to be creative! Aimed at the primary school age group, readers can draw and create with the most popular licensed characters, including Barbie, Monster High, Piñata Smashlings, Rainbocorns and many more.

Redan Publishing (redan.co.uk ) is the leading independent publisher for the pre-school magazine sector.

Reference: Department for Education: https://help-for-early-yearsproviders.education.gov.uk/physicaldevelopment/fine-motor-skills

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