Children want their creations to last
Friday 25th September, 2026
A US study found that children as young as four put in more effort when they knew their creations would be kept rather than taken apart.
This gives you a natural way to join the conversation about why building and keeping a creation can make play feel more meaningful.
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A new study suggests children value having their creations kept, which could support a comment from you on creativity, making and the importance of children’s work being recognised.
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