Something different was happening in English class that afternoon. Instead of discussing grammar or vocabulary, they delved into the biographies of great people.
Who does not know the workshop of Walt Disney? There is Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto, the triad that changed Walt’s life. It turns out that these three were Walt Disney’s nonage musketeers on the ranch.
Walt Disney also imagined creating an recreation demesne for children, which moment has come one of the stylish premises in the world, Disneyland.
Also there were the Wright sisters, formulators of the aeroplane . They were inspired by birds that could fly using the balance of air. The Wright brothers’ curiosity led them to study things related to aviation.
They began creating a series of machines that they hoped would fulfill their dream of flying airplanes. And they did it!
In Indonesia there is also Ciputra. With imagination as his guide, Ciputra transformed the mudflats into Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, one of the largest amusement parks in Indonesia.
How important is imagination for children? Imagination gives strength to the child’s creative process. Being imaginative does not mean that a child has to be only a painter or artist.
Imagination is also crucial for CEOs or politicians. They can find new ways to address existing problems. Imagination is turning the mind to make something impossible possible. Imagination is about creating new creations.
Someone with the imagination to create something new will work hard to make their imagination a reality. It is very important for us to cultivate children’s imagination.
There are several ways to stimulate children’s imagination. First, take the time to read stories to your child. In addition to bonding with your child, telling stories also encourages their imagination. Tell them about great figures, their struggles and discoveries.
Second, involve your child in drawing, crafting, or playing with LEGO. This will inspire them, and LEGO play is even considered to introduce children to mathematics and building concepts. Third, use inexpensive materials like sand and clay that your child can shape into any shape they want.
Fourth, take children on trips to museums, railroads, or aerospace exhibitions. Let them ask about everything that is there. Why does such a long piece of iron move? How can such a big and heavy plane fly?
Fifth, encourage children to observe the sky and the objects in it. Let them have unlimited imagination. Guide their imagination towards creating spaceships. Even if their imagination takes them to stories about aliens and Star Wars movies.