Creativity

During weekly creative time, students get to know each other—and learn the value of making others smile.

Though they have the potential to excel in many fields, we’re neglecting a large body of students with a unique set of skills.

Visual note-taking allows information to be processed by the brain in three different ways.

Having a say in their assignments leads students to take ownership of their work, and choice boards are a simple way to give them some control.

Structuring a school around the arts can help students excel academically and develop social and emotional skills.

Landscape paintings can inspire elementary students to use their five senses and incorporate imaginative details in their writing.

When students make artwork digitally, they find new ways to take risks, build confidence, and get creative.

Nature comes in all shapes and sizes—from a park to a potted plant—and teachers can use it to spark learning and build a classroom community.

When students feel comfortable sharing creative work on open-ended projects, they’re better able to show what they know.

Creativity is a valuable skill, and there are common strategies teachers can use to help students develop it.

Make a daily habit of starting every ELA class with a poem—they’re short and intense, connect to other reading, and inspire student writing.

Year mapping allows students to see what they’ve learned in your class, and it’s a great resource for your incoming class.

A teacher who makes her own instructional videos and a podcast uses that work as a springboard to explore creative expression with her social media–savvy students.