Turns out there’s a correlation between creativity and confidence in kids. Can you say that ten times fast?

A new study out of Crayola — yes, that Crayola— found that 92 percent of 6- to 12-year-olds believe that being creative boosts their confidence. Tapping into their creative side gives kids a sense of pride, a creative outlet through which to express themselves, and makes them feel accomplished.

Crayola also found that “creativity not only helps children express themselves but also helps them build the self-efficacy and resilience needed to navigate life's complexities successfully.” That’s as good a reason as ever to help support your kid’s artistic endeavors, whether that means being the the lead in the school play, displaying their artwork at the library, or writing and performing original songs a la Taylor Swift.

If you want to foster your kid’s creativity but aren’t quite sure how, here are some at-home ideas for the family that’ll surely help get the creative juices flowing:

• Choreograph and perform a show or dance in front of friends and family

• Build a town — better yet, a mini replica of their town — using blocks or Legos

• Perform a puppet show (sock puppets will work in a pinch!)

• Play in a band with toy instruments (or real ones)

• Write new songs complete with lyrics and music. Bonus points for filming a music video too!

• Creative-direct a photo shoot by selecting the “models,” clothing, background, poses, and props

• Design your very own t-shirt or outfit

• Start writing in a journal for daily musings, poems, quotes, or random thoughts

• Scrapbook using stickers, decorative paper, glitter and other art supplies

• Write stories on lined story paper about anything and everything

• Paint, draw, craft, or engage in any other type of art

• Decorate homemade or store-bought cakes or cookies

• Doodle in a sketchbook

• Take photos outside in nature with a kid’s camera or tablet

• Write out a calendar for the upcoming month, highlighting important dates and events

• Color in a coloring book or work on an activity book with crossword puzzles or word searches

• Cut out random photos from a magazine or catalog and make a collage

• Make like a journalist by interviewing an older relative about their life

• Paint, draw, or craft a self-portrait

• Redecorate your bedroom by rearranging furniture or playing around with paint colors (with parental approval and help, of course)

• Plant seeds in small pots, place them in direct sunlight, and watch your garden grow

• Purchase a few ingredients at the grocery store and experiment with different recipes

• Read!!!

Get more stats from the Crayola study HERE.

Looking for more screen-free activities to do with kids at home? Check out our list of imaginative play ideas and fitness ideas for kids too.

How does your kid express themselves creatively?

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