CLINICAL STUDY
SEWING STIMULATES CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN
"A clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Reiner of the New York-based Behavioral Associates conducted a study that involved 100 grade school children. The children were given the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking and were then randomly assigned to participate in one of the following activities: 1-watching a videotaped movie, 2-playing a hand-held computer game, 3-painting with watercolors, 4-sewing a simple project, 5-music appreciation.
After completing the assigned activity, the children were tested again. Those who had spent time sewing and painting showed significant increases in creativity. Children who played a computer game showed no changes in creativity levels and those who watched the videotaped movies, actually scored a lower level of creativity.
Dr. Reiner concluded that sewing (and other "hands-on" activities such as painting, drawing) not only stimulate creativity, they also help develop patience, perseverance and problem-solving skills. According to child development experts, the optimum time to introduce new topics of learning is between the ages of 5 and 12."
Why Teach Your Child to Sew?
Introduce your child to a hobby with tremendous lifelong benefits!
Sewing:
• Increases creativity
• Provides a sense of accomplishment
• Builds self-esteem
• Encourages perseverance
• Enhances problem-solving skills
• Introduces color and textile concepts and knowledge
• Teaches proper usage of specialty tools, machines and technology
• Hones hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills
• Provides opportunity for personal expression
• Allows for independent work
• Produces quality, hand-made clothing, home decorating items, toys, costumes and accessories
• Opens windows to possible career paths
• Creates opportunity for business
ventures and financial reward