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Creative Problem-Solving in Education: An Excerpt from Talent Zones
In the book Talent Zones, author Lee Hancock, Ph.D., presents ten evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies called Talent Development Zones (TDZs). These TDZs transform talent concepts and research into practical strategies adults can use to create environments for developing talents. We’re … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, Free Spirit author, problem solving
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Imagination Is a Superpower! Drawing Prompts to Boost Creativity and Visual Thinking Skills
By Susan Daniels, Ph.D., author of Visual Learning and Teaching: An Essential Guide for Educators K–8 Young children exude imagination and often make up imaginary characters that have imaginary conversations in imaginary worlds. Imagination comes naturally to children. While imagination … Continue reading
Creative Ways to Help Students Manage Their Emotions: A Q&A from Rayne Lacko and Lesley Holmes
By Rayne Lacko and Lesley Holmes, coauthors of Dream Up Now™: The Teen Journal for Creative Self-Discovery Integrating art and creative projects into your classroom curriculum is a great way to help students gain self-awareness of their emotions, discover safe … Continue reading
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Nurturing Everyday Creativity in Children
By Susan Daniels, Ph.D., author of Visual Learning and Teaching: An Essential Guide for Educators K–8 This post was originally published February 14, 2019, and was updated in June 2021. Speaking at a conference recently, I gave a talk on … Continue reading
Creative Ways to Help Teens Manage Difficult Emotions
By Rayne Lacko and Lesley Holmes, coauthors of Dream Up Now: The Teen Journal for Creative Self-Discovery Young people have never had more forms of communication and media for expressing feelings, rates of helplessness, anxiety, and depression. Teens are struggling … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, creativity, feelings, Free Spirit author
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