Why Creative Teaching is About Change in the System
Have you ever heard of the participatory framework of creativity? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Michael Hanchett Hanson, a developmental psychologist, author, and leader of the Participatory Creativity Lab. Among many other notable roles, Michael is one of the leading advocates […]
Creative Teaching in STEM: A Curated Podcast Collection for Educators
The intersection of creativity in education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is one of the most powerful pathways to inspire innovation, problem-solving, and student engagement
Unlocking Creativity in Gifted Education: A Curated Podcast Collection
As educators, parents, and researchers, we know that gifted learners often bring an extraordinary depth of curiosity, sensitivity, and complexity to their learning. But what happens when we pair giftedness with creativity? How do we nurture, support, and challenge these young minds to reach their full potential? Cyndi and Matt explore the dynamic intersection in […]
Are Your Students Evolving into Their Creative Potential?
A few years ago, my 12-year-old daughter hopped into the car after a long day at theatre camp. “How was your day?” I asked. “It was okay,” she replied, clearly unimpressed. “Just okay? Tell me more.” “I just don’t feel like I’m evolving.” I had to stifle a laugh—“evolving” felt like a big word for […]
Make It Swing Make It Ring
Create Lyric Learning Lessons for Your Classroom Music is a universal language. Integrating music in your classroom or online lessons can be a great way to teach content and engage students. Students love to listen to music, so why not make it part of your lessons? This strategy is called “Lyric Learning,” and I would […]
My Sandwich is a Spaceship: Creative Thinking for Parents with Young Children (ages 2-8) The APP
Find fun, engaging, and purposeful activities for your children, straight to your phone! This app will show you how to maximize your children’s creative thinking skills in order to change how they approach life and ensure that they are ready for this rapidly changing world of the 21st century. The app will provide you with: […]
Everyday Creativity with Ruth Richards
What is ‘everyday creativity,’ and how might it help us promote well-being in the classroom? Matthew Worwood and I just launched Season Nine of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, with a double expresso from a true legend in the field of creativity, Dr. Ruth Richards. Dr. Richards is an educational psychologist, board-certified psychiatrist, and […]
Infusing Creative Thinking into Higher Ed
It is finally here! We are thrilled to announce our latest book, Infusing Creative Thinking into Higher Education, written by Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. John Cabra and 33 educators from around the world! This book is based on twenty creative thinking skills and abilities and contains over 800 ideas to make learning more engaging […]
20 Lessons to Weave Creativity Book Launch!
Greetings to all creativity enthusiasts and educators! Today, we’re excited to share the wonderful experience of the book launch for “20 Lessons to Weave Creative Thinking into Your Curriculum” in Santiago, Chile, in August 2023. This event brought together educators, friends, and family to celebrate creativity and education. The event was led by Francisca Petrovich, […]
Creative Family Fun Summer Activities
Are you ready for some family fun this summer? Check out our Creative Family Fun Summer Series with six activities! Design Your Own Family Camp! Looking for a fun way to engage in your family’s interests and spend quality time together? Watch our video or read our blog post on how to design your family […]
Fueling Creativity in Education: Listen and Learn Series
It’s almost summer! And we have a special surprise for you! Join us for the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast’s FREE Listen and Learn Summer Series! Here, you can join Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett for a summer of professional learning to help bring more creativity into your home or classroom. Through our […]
The Thinking Teacher is a Creative Teacher with Dr. Kulvarn Atwal
Calling all teachers! Do you need a boost of confidence in your career? Are you ready to take your profession to the next level? This is the episode for you! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Kulvarn Atwal, an educator, principal, […]
Exposing Students to Different Cultures with Joann McPike
Ever wonder what it would be like to travel the world as a nomad in high school? You’re about to find out! In this episode of Fueling Creativity in Education, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Joann McPike, the Founder of THINK Global School, a not-for-profit, project-based, student-led traveling boarding school. THINK Global […]
Applying Art Therapy to the Classroom
Art therapy can provide a wide range of benefits for students of all ages and abilities. From promoting emotional expression, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills to enhancing mindfulness and relaxation, art therapy can be a valuable addition to the classroom, helping students express themselves, build relationships, and develop essential life skills. The tools used in art […]
Creativity and Emotions with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
Grab your coffee! We have an incredible double expresso about creativity and emotions. In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Ivcevic studies the role of emotions in creativity […]
Be a Mentor and Find a Mentor and Community Engagement
It’s that time again! It’s time to debrief the first half of Season 6 of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast. In this episode, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood reflect on the first five episodes of Season 6, highlighting the key takeaways and lessons these discussions have taught them about how they can […]
You Have to Practice at Being Creative
Many people think creativity is just something people are born with. I beg to differ. Like most things, it is developed. It may start small, like drawing stick figures as a child and working your way up through different art classes to oil paintings. It may be improving your chess game by playing tougher and […]
Promoting Creativity in Music Class with Adrian Gordon
How does music education promote creativity in children? How can we inspire kids to be creative through music? In this episode of Fueling Creativity in Education, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome their first music-focused guest, Adrian Gordon, a composer, author, performer, and music educator. Adrian is the founder of Leap Year Music […]
The Future and Education – Rethinking How We Measure Success in Education
High Test Scores: A Cautionary Tale A few years ago, New York State witnessed a movement as huge numbers of children were being opted out of NYS academic achievement tests by their parents. According to the NY Times, opt-out numbers may have topped 300,000. While there were multiple reasons for this movement, concerns centered around […]
Faciliating Artist Dates in the Classroom
How can educators make learning more fun, engaging, and empowering? Today’s guest has lots of tips and tricks! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Samantha Olschan, an award-winning transmedia artist and educator who works across animation, art, and design for films, brands, and […]
Creative Advocacy Makes for Creative Action
“I am me. You are you. Being Creative Together– That’s What We Can Do” Imagine you are a primary school teacher who understands why weaving creative thinking skills into her classroom has a powerful effect on her students, inspiring them to speak up and share ideas in ways they hadn’t thought of before. They feel […]
Using Chess to Teach Perseverance with Principal El
How do you champion students through failure, success, and the creative process? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, aka Principal EL, an award-winning principal, teacher, speaker, and author. Tune in to learn how to motivate children who find success early […]
Variations on a Theme
Rather than produce a single object or event, we can greatly expand our possibilities through multiple variations on a shared theme. Creative inquiry is generally driven by curiosity and inspired by one or more principal questions. A traditional researcher carefully hones each question posed, while a visual artist may more intuitively ask “what if” and […]
Giving Up Control in the Classroom with Andrea Mango
How can teachers empower children to be more creative and engaged in class, even when they don’t want to? In this Fueling Creativity in Education episode, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Andrea Mango, an elementary STEAM teacher based in Williamsville, New York. This episode focuses on bridging the gap between theories and […]