Fantasy is part of the imagination , but it is also something much deeper, unpredictable and unexplored. It is the presentation of familiar images and objects in a new key, the transformation of the old and the creation of a new one! If people suddenly lose their imagination, then there will be no more discoveries, technologies, paintings, songs, books. That is why it is so important to be able to develop your imagination, your own and your children's imagination. How to develop the imagination of a child and an adult? Methods designed for this, are suitable for both;
The first method is "Imaginary friends"
How to develop imagination and imagination? Get an imaginary friend, even if you have not been a child for a long time! American scientists confirm that people who had imaginary friends in childhood, becoming adults, have a well-developed imagination. And they are more sociable, benevolent and stress-resistant . An imaginary friend is, in fact, our wise subconscious mind, which has become a kind of being. It can be a child, an animal, a fairy-tale creature. Such a friend will help overcome stress, cope with fears, loneliness, become bolder.
If you are an adult, just think of yourself as a creature, giving it the qualities that you lack in life. Mentally "consult" with him before making decisions. Previously, you need to fantasize - to think up his appearance, name, clothing, character. If you do not know how to develop a fantasy from your child, tell him about this method, fantasize together. You'll see, this will not only be a developing and useful exercise, but also an exciting game!
The second method is creativity
This method is also great for developing fantasy in both adults and children. Any kind of creativity will suit you, you can draw, invent fairy tales, write poems, sculpt from plasticine, compose music. Even if you are not a creative person at all (that is, think so), just start creating, fresh ideas, bright images will come already in the process. Recollect, than you liked to be engaged in the childhood, and be engaged in it now!
This method is suitable for the development of fantasy in children, because children are originally creative personalities. Invent, compose, draw with them. Drawing fairy-tale creatures, one can in turn invent stories about them, tell each other about their
The third method - developing fantasy games
You can invent such games yourself. For example, you can read the first page of any tale or story, and then come up with its sequel. Another fun game is to draw on paper any scribbles that the second player must "finish" to something recognizable. Even walking down the street, you can fantasize, inventing life stories about the surrounding people.
There are a lot of methods that develop imagination. Work on yourself, and you will succeed!