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.
Using Sci-Fi in the Science Classroom
Science fiction is a great entry point for helping elementary and middle school students think about science in new ways.230Teaching Writing Through Landscape Paintings
When students focus on what they can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell in a work of art, their imaginations—and their essay-writing skills—take flight.A Hop, Skip, and a Jump
The possibilities for creating a sensory path to give students a movement break are endless. Here’s what schools across the country are doing.5 Ways to Unleash Student Creativity and Reduce Fear of Failure
Fear stifles creativity. By making space for the exchange of high-quality, low-stakes feedback, you can encourage the right kind of risk-taking.Teaching Black History, Thought, and Culture Through Art
From Alma Thomas to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Augusta Savage, here are eight remarkable artists to talk about in class—and art projects inspired by their work.1.1kPlaying to Learn in Middle and High School
Play-based learning can help older students remember new material and transfer their learning from one context to another.738The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.64.7kMo 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.”25.8kSet the Stage to Get Students Hooked on Shakespeare
Encouraging student-led exploration and performance can help make Shakespeare’s plays accessible and fun for middle schoolers.389The 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.14.2kCultivating a Creative Mindset
To help students be more creative and become innovators, teachers must first nurture their own creativity.345How Fan Fiction Can Do Wonders for Student Writing
Teachers can ignite students’ enthusiasm for writing with creative assignments based on the books they love to read.334A Fun Activity to Promote a Sense of Belonging in High School Math
Creating memes and cartoons around mathematical concepts and themes helps students realize how much they’ve learned.312Transforming a School Through Arts Integration
Structuring a school around the arts can help students excel academically and develop social and emotional skills.12.6kHow to Make Math Concepts Feel Relevant to Students
Helping high school students understand that math has useful applications in their lives can boost their engagement in learning.269