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October/2023

What has consistently stood out is the inevitable A child who is encouraged to draw, write, or
emergence of their ability to perceive things that express themselves through art is more likely to
adults often overlook. Whether it's the intricate develop a keen eye for detail. They learn to
patterns on a dragonfly’s wings, the venation of notice the subtleties in colour, shape, and pattern,
leaves, or the differences between the scat (poop) which, in turn, deepens their observation of the
of animals, children's observations are like natural world.

treasures waiting to be discovered.

One of the most recent encounters I had was
during a nature walk in a forested area near our
school with a group of students. Among them was

a boy who had developed a reputation for being
disruptive in class. However, as we ventured into
the forest, something remarkable happened. This
young boy, whose attention span had often been
a challenge, suddenly became intensely focused.
As we discussed the forest, its diverse ecosystem,
and the concept of land designation as either

forest land or revenue land, his curiosity was
piqued. He bombarded me with questions about Nurturing a Connection with Nature
land classification, the rationale behind it, and The experience of observation and creativity
how it fits into the larger question of ecological plays a crucial role in nurturing a lifelong
balance. His questions were not just inquiries; I connection with nature and learning. When
sensed a deep pull of curiosity in his mind and the children are encouraged to observe and create in

exchange between us was as ancient as language natural settings, they develop a profound
itself. appreciation for the environment. This is not a
trivial or aspirational outcome but a generational
The Interplay of Observation and Creativity one that has served mankind well in our
The interplay between observation and creativity remarkable journey so far.
in children is fascinating. Observing the world Arun
around them provides children with a wealth of Head Boarding, VIS.

raw material to fuel their creative minds. When a
child sees a spider weaving a web, their PET WITH SUPERPOWER
observation can lead to questions about the
spider's behaviour, the purpose of the web, and
even spark imaginative stories about the spider's
adventures.Observation acts as a catalyst for

creativity and, like a mathematical theorem, the
converse is equally true: creativity enhances the
quality of observation.

DHANUSH (5)