FNO Press
From Now On: Building Good New Ideas
An article, from the online journal From Now On, that discusses a wide range of issues related to originality of thought--the kind of thinking that leads to new ideas, innovation, and creative problem solving. Covers a variety of...
FableVision
Fable Vision: Peter Reynolds: Living Forever
A click-through story about the power of words and illustrations to open readers' minds to unique ways of looking at the world.
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Teaching for Creativity: What Is the Torrance Incubation Model?
This easy-to-read article explains this creative thinking method and gives suggestions for using it with lessons that are already in use in the classroom. Includes a bibliography.
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The Second Principle: Killing or Fostering Creativity in Children
Listed on this page are the things we as parents and teachers inadvertently do to discourage creativity in children and ideas for how to foster creativity.
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Teaching Creativity Skills: Creative Thinking Skills for Life and Education
Presents information about how to use creativity in the classroom. There are also many links to other sites that contain additional resources pertaining to creativity.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Media Lab: All I Really Need to Know (About Creative Thinking) I Learned in Kindergarten
This paper in pdf format focuses on how kindergarten students learn about creative thinking and emphasizes that their approach is ideally suited to the needs of the 21st century.
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Techniques for Creative Thinking
If you are stuck on ways to teach creativity in your classroom, you will find many various techniques on this site. Everything from mind mapping to fuzzy thinking is listed here. Each technique has a link to its description.
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Michael Michalko Creative Thinking Techniques
As one of the country's leading experts on creative thinking, this site offers a brief overview of some of Michael Michalko's techniques.
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Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Understanding Misunderstandings
Provided are three activities that help students develop communication skills by using creative experimentation.
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Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Healthy Humor
Students will enjoy these activities that promote a "Pro-Laughter" campaign using their creativity while exploring the physical and emotional effects of laughing.
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Creative Thinking With Fake i.d.
Jumpstart your creative thinking by using the idea of choosing a fake identity for yourself. Taking on a new persona can help free your mind to think in a whole different way.
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Creative Thinking With Thomas Edison
As a master inventor Thomas Edison used many techniques that helped him with his creative ideas. Learn how you can apply some of his techniques to yourself to aid you in your own creative inventiveness.
Duke University
Duke University: Developing Creativity
A brief yet informative article about how parents can foster creativity within their children. Listed are five things you can do to encourage your children to be more creative.
Duke University
Duke Tip: Fostering Creativity
It's never too late to foster creativity in children. This article provides some advice on how to nurture creativity in children.
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Schoolzone: Developing Creative Thought
A good article discussing the importance of developing creative thought. Throughout the article are examples of how to incorporate strategies that promote creativity in your students.
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Thinking Skills in Education: Methods to Improve Problem Solving
Containing many resources for further reading about thinking skills, this site provides a lot of good information about how to improve problem solving.
Goshen College
Stereotypes and Divergent Thinking: What Happens to Our Creativity as We Mature?
According to this author, creativity in children decreases as they get older. Learn what causes children to become less creative and what you can do as a teacher to help prevent it.