Creativity
Not sure where to start with teaching creativity? Discover how to ignite students’ interests and passions. Then, stand back, and watch great things emerge.
Sparking Students’ Interest in Music With Bucket Drumming
These inexpensive instruments can open up enriching experiences that guide elementary students to enjoy learning how to play music.440The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.66.9kMo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly
The author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! chats with us about creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids “do 51 percent of the work.”27.9k13 Formative Assessments That Inspire Creativity
Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning.6.6kThe Spatially Gifted—Our Future Architects and Engineers—Are Being Overlooked
Though they have the potential to excel in many fields, we’re neglecting a large body of students with a unique set of skills.15.2kHow Puppets Can Help Kids Express Emotions
Using simple strategies acted out by puppets, students learn social and emotional skills that help them calm themselves, identify their feelings, and connect with others.4.1kTransforming a School Through Arts Integration
Structuring a school around the arts can help students excel academically and develop social and emotional skills.13.7kUsing Comics to Encourage Literacy Development
Merging images with informational text is a creative way to help students develop their critical thinking and literacy skills.2124 Ways to Develop Creativity in Students
Creativity is a valuable skill, and there are common strategies teachers can use to help students develop it.15.7kGuiding Students to Use Storytelling Across the Curriculum
Teachers in any subject can have students use storytelling techniques to demonstrate learning, and these story generation strategies can help them get started.339How—and Why—to Introduce Visual Note-Taking to Your Students
Visual note-taking allows information to be processed by the brain in three different ways.7.5k6 Must-Watch TEDx Talks to Kick Off the School Year
In less than 20 minutes each, these six brilliant TEDx Talks explore topics like chronic exhaustion, cultural identity, and emotional intelligence, among others.4.9kCreativity and Academics: The Power of an Arts Education
Increased self-confidence and self-understanding, enhanced communication skills, and improved cognition are among the many reasons for teaching the arts.13.6k4 Theater Games That Make Great Morning Meeting Activities
These games can spark creativity, boost engagement, and teach important executive function skills such as turn-taking.560Using Storyboards in the Classroom
Here’s how to turn these visual representations of film sequences into a valuable teaching tool across content and grades.399