Experimenting with patterns and colours using boards and pegs or drawing devices can be fun and promote creativity through other media. Some sets with background boards encourage conversation and imagination as children place pieces to illustrate stories. Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding is fascinating to children, and precut paper is readily available. Provide children with books to inspire their creativity. Many art books geared just for children are now available.
Many picture books can also be the source of artistic inspiration.
A child's introductory craft experience could be the beginning of a long-term interest.