Creativity

Teachers in any subject can have students use storytelling techniques to demonstrate learning, and these story generation strategies can help them get started.

Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning.

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.

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

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

Writing can be more engaging for students when they have the opportunity to consider different approaches to help them get started.

Increased self-confidence and self-understanding, enhanced communication skills, and improved cognition are among the many reasons for teaching the arts.

In less than 20 minutes each, these six brilliant TEDx Talks explore topics like chronic exhaustion, cultural identity, and emotional intelligence, among others.

These inexpensive instruments can open up enriching experiences that guide elementary students to enjoy learning how to play music.

ELA teachers can engage students by encouraging them to challenge themselves and discover the joy of learning.

These games can spark creativity, boost engagement, and teach important executive function skills such as turn-taking.