Teaching creativity

Have you ever tried writing essential questions for your lessons or curriculum? Try using this ready-to-go list of essential questions that integrate the arts and the creative process.

One of my favorite topics to teach in my art class, no matter what the age or skill level, is divergent thinking. What is divergent thinking? One of my favorite videos to introduce divergent thinking to my students is the lecture by Ken Robinson. Divergent thinking is the ability to come up with multiple solutions

Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.

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26 Activities to Boost Creativity and Literacy Skills #literacy #creativity

Surrealist art lesson collage, automatic drawing, Cubomania, frottage, Grattage, assemblage, Exquisite Corpse, calligram and more! Play like a surrealist! 13 surrealist games and techniques to unleash kids creativity. #artlesson #surrealism #surrealistart #collage #arteducation #lessonplan

Did you know that creativity is a skill that can be taught, just like reading and math? Yes, for real! This post offers ideas, activities, and inspiration for building creative thinking and creative thinkers in your classroom.

14 years ago I walked into my very first art room, full of so much excitement but also feeling totally overwhelmed wondering where to even begin!?

9 ways to teach creativity 1. Reserve time to write2. Participate in five minutes of mindfulness every day3. Develop brainstorming sessions4. Use gamification to encourage participation.5. Promote risk-taking6. Leave the classroom more frequently.7. Allow students to teach8. Use visual aids9. Encourage questions

Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…