What should a child be able to do before he or she reaches elementary school?  This argument is different on a country, culture and even family expectation bases.  Sometimes the concentration is centered on reading and memorization, such as learning the letters of the alphabet.  Sometimes there is more emphasis on basic math and science, like learning how to count to 10.  Although these are all important subjects in molding a child’s mind, developing life skills is often overlooked.

What is the first thought that comes to mind when looking at a blanket?  An adult can look at a blanket and see it as a way to keep warm.  A child can look at that same blanket and see a cape for a super hero, a ceiling for a fortress or material to make fairy wings.  There is very little that can compare to the imagination of a child.