Creativity

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Creativity is one of the freest forms of self-expression.

It’s important to think outside of the box – after all, new problems require new solutions and creativity can help find those solutions!

Importance of the Creative Process

• All children need to be creative to freely express themselves.
• Freedom of expression helps create something that is your own.
• Creative activities help children express and cope with feelings.
• A student’s creative activity can help parents and teachers understand what that student is thinking or feeling.
• Creativity is great for mental growth!
• Provides opportunities for new ideas
• New ways of thinking
• Gives room to problem-solve
• Helps acknowledge and celebrate diversity and uniqueness.

Opportunities for Creativity

• Provide activities based on the interests and ideas of children
• Being creative is more than drawing or painting

Other forms of creativity:

• Photography
• Music
• Working with materials like wire, clay, paper, wood, water, or shadows
• Writing

Make a Variety of Experiences

• Provide multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and other community experiences
• Celebrate holidays and activities of other ethnic groups