Most children have little trouble expressing their creativity. Just ask any mother who has had to clean crayons and markers off of a freshly painted wall. Providing toys that allow your child to get creative encourage imagination and allow her to learn by doing.

Creativity isn't just about artwork. It can be expressed in a number of ways. Here are some of the best toys for encouraging creativity in your child.

Building Toys

Blocks of any kind are great for kids of all ages. They can be used to build almost anything your child can imagine. Legos allow kids to make more durable masterpieces, but it's important to get the big ones for children who still like to put things in their mouths.

There are also other types of building toys, such as the magnetic K'nex, that allow greater flexibility and different ways to build. There are even kits that allow older kids to build their own remote control cars.