4. Encouraging creativity in the arts disciplines

It must be pointed out that the learning processes takes place in the context of play at the kindergarten stage, and they are therefore interdisciplinary. At Ameisenburg, the children are actively encouraged to be creative. The skills acquired in this way also help to enhance other skills. Creativity encourages flexible thought processes for arriving at new, individual solutions.

Rhythmic, musical singing enhances skills:

• Recognition of patterns
• Language skills
• Fine motor skills when making music with instruments
• Gross motor skills when dancing
• Spatial awareness as an essential requirement for geometric knowledge when dancing