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Teach Creativity

[/heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_text_separator title=”Teaching Creativity Through Deliberate Creative Problem Solving” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#bb1b19″ el_class=”medium-font”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]If you are lucky enough to have the time and space to teach creativity as a content area, we recommend two routes.  In understanding creativity, we look at the approach that creative thinking skills can be developed through problem-solving methodologies and expression.

The first path is by teaching deliberate problem-solving methodologies.  While Creativity and Education has a foundation in the Creative Problem Solving process, there are many different problem-solving models and programs for educators and students.  See below for more information.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_text_separator title=”Go Beyond with Resources to help Develop Creativity Through Problem-Solving” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#bb1b19″ el_class=”large-font”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left”][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”2725″ link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” link_url=”https://creativityandeducation.com/the-creative-thinking-course/” link_text=”Learn More”]

The Creative Thinking Course for Kids

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Programs that will help your middle/high school students learn creativity through problem-solving

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Teaching Creativity through Expression

Second, let’s take a look at expression.  If you want your students to develop creative thinking skills through expression, give them opportunities to create!  The emphasis should be on the process of creating- the complexity they need to work through, the ambiguity of not knowing what might emerge, and the playfulness and imagination required to come up with something original!  Here are some programs that focus on creating that we have tried out.   This list is not exhaustive, and if you would like to recommend others, please contact us![/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_text_separator title=”Go Beyond with Resources to Develop Creativity Through Expression” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#bb1b19″ el_class=”large-font”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left”][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”2164″ link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_custom=”#bb1b19″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” link_text=”Learn More” link_url=”https://creativityandeducation.com/teach-creativity-as-expression-middle-high-school/”%5D

Websites that will help you develop creativity through expression for your middle or high school students

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