I’ve been reading through many different quotes from Loris Malaguzzi over the last few weeks. I truly love the quotes I am coming across on creativity. This particular quote –
“Creativity seems to emerge from multiple experiences, coupled with a well-supported development of personal resources, including a sense of freedom to venture beyond the known.”
stood out a lot to me. In particular I really appreciated this part ” . . . sense of freedom to venture beyond the known.” of the quote. It got me thinking — and wondering — what exactly Early Childhood Educators need to do — or not do — to ensure children have and recognize a sense of “freedom to venture beyond the known.”
As an artist as well as an educator, I know all too well how important it is to feel fully engaged in the process of creativity in a way that ensures I am free to take risks, explore and experiment. I know that my very best experiences — in art and teaching — emerge when I am totally immersed in the process and feel fully comfortable and confident to explore beyond what I already know. When I let go of the end results and simply immerse myself in the experience I am part of — creativity does indeed emerge. It’s the ultimate state of flow.
When working with young children we must do everything we can to create an environment that supports creativity to emerge because so much good can come from having the “freedom to venture beyond the known.” — for children as well as for educators.
“Creativity seems to emerge from multiple experiences, coupled with a well-supported development of personal resources, including a sense of freedom to venture beyond the known.” ~ Loris Malaguzzi
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