American psychobiologist Roger W. Sperry first discovered the idea of idea of right brain and left brain thinking in the 1960s. This is a theory based on research that say that the two halves of the human brain process information in different ways. The right side of the brain is visual and intuitive and right-brain thinkers are likely to see the "big picture" more easily. Therefore they are very visual and process information in intuitive and conceptual ways. It is believed that great artists are right brain thinkers.

On the other hand, the left side of the brain is our verbal, logical and analytical side. The left brain processes are instrumental in organizing and sequencing information. It is being said that many right brain thinkers have a more difficult time with traditional workbooks, math and tests.

But, the fact is that, both right and left sides of the brain work together in a very complex way that we don't fully understand. Encouraging right-brain thinking in children is simple and it can enrich their lives in many ways as they grow and develop. It can also help them learn how to draw better, be more imaginative and even play a musical instrument well. Here are a few ways to encourage the right brain:

• Give your child an unlimited supply of paper, pencils and crayons, which will encourage him or her to create his own shape and style and "draw outside of the lines."
• Do not let them hang in front of the television as well as limit the computer and video games. Because, too much television and "electronic entertainment" can kill the creativity in children.
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• Take your child to beautiful artwork, even from an early age.
• Keep a well-stocked arts/craft cupboard. Also have watercolor paints, tempera paints, oil pastels, colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors, clay, paintbrushes in many different sizes, as well as different types of paper, such as plain white for sketching, construction paper, large heavier paper for painting. And allow your child to create, every day anything he wishes.
• Be a little careful or choosy in buying toys for your child. Instead of buying toys that don't involve the child's imagination or creative skills, such as electronic toys, video games, choose toys like Legos, Tinkertoys, dress-up clothes, puppets and etcetera.