02/08/2025
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In the 1960s, NASA conducted a study to identify creative children for its engineering program. The study found that 98% of children aged 3–5 were creative geniuses, but that percentage declined with age.
What the study found
98% of children aged 3–5 were creative geniuses
The percentage of creative geniuses declined with age, dropping to 30% by age 10 and 2% by adulthood
The study suggested that traditional schooling and structured routines may stifle creativity
What the study implies
Young children are naturally creative, imaginative, and full of potential
Creativity is a vital skill for children's growth and well-being
Play-based learning can help children retain their creativity
Children should be free to explore, experiment, and work on projects with peers and experts
Find that long gone child
and
Just keep creating.
