Robinson suggested these ways to boost creativity:
* View yourself in a more light-hearted fashion, perhaps by thinking of your odd (but not ego-threatening) quirks.
* Adults develop habits that narrow the range of what they think is possible. Do something spontaneous, preferably every day.
Stay tuned for more strategies to boost your creativity.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thinking About Creativity
Researchers Darya Zabelina and Michael Robinson of North Dakota State University (in Fargo), in an article in Psychology Today (August 2010) advocate applying a "childlike mind-set to our daily lives" in order to boost our creativity. Zabelina explained... "It's about giving yourself permission to explore and free time to play. It would not just increase your creativity — it would also motivate you to create."
Robinson suggested several ways to boost our creativity. Check back tomorrow for the first of these suggestions.
Robinson suggested several ways to boost our creativity. Check back tomorrow for the first of these suggestions.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Value of Creativity
The authors of Toy Box Leadership:Leadership Lessons From The Toys You Loved As A Child, state that, "Creativity is very much like a yo-yo. It remains dormant until it is released."
Think about this statement and then think about your own level of creativity. Do you ever allow yourself the freedom to just let go and experience your creativity the way that children do?
Now think about the young children that you work with. Do you plan daily experiences and opportunities that give children the freedom to explore and discover their world?
I would love for you to share some of your creative ideas and wonderful stories so that we may all learn from your experiences and those of the children you work with.
Many of us do not actually work in classrooms but we work with teachers and young children in some capacity. We all have ideas and stories to share. I look forward to hearing yours.
Creatively yours,
Doris
Think about this statement and then think about your own level of creativity. Do you ever allow yourself the freedom to just let go and experience your creativity the way that children do?
Now think about the young children that you work with. Do you plan daily experiences and opportunities that give children the freedom to explore and discover their world?
I would love for you to share some of your creative ideas and wonderful stories so that we may all learn from your experiences and those of the children you work with.
Many of us do not actually work in classrooms but we work with teachers and young children in some capacity. We all have ideas and stories to share. I look forward to hearing yours.
Creatively yours,
Doris
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Personal Creativity Journal
I have started a personal creativity journal and have also asked my students to do the same. It is very important to pay attention to our own creative experiences.
You may wonder where the URL name 'hulagirl' came from. Well, taking hula dance lessons is one of the most creative things I've ever done. I really had to take a risk and step outside the box for those hula classes!
One of the entries in my personal creativity journal this week will be the creation of this blog.
What personal creative experience have you had this week?
You may wonder where the URL name 'hulagirl' came from. Well, taking hula dance lessons is one of the most creative things I've ever done. I really had to take a risk and step outside the box for those hula classes!
One of the entries in my personal creativity journal this week will be the creation of this blog.
What personal creative experience have you had this week?
Welcome to our first blog follower
Susan, thanks for joining the Creative Ramblings blog. I am looking forward to your valuable input!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Welcome to Creative Ramblings
On this blog we will share thoughts on being a creative teacher of young children, along with strategies to encourage creativity in the children we work with.
The first thing I would like for you to think about is your own creativity. Do you think outside the box? Do you feel comfortable sharing your ideas? Are you a risk taker? Do you think of yourself as a creative person?
The first thing I would like for you to think about is your own creativity. Do you think outside the box? Do you feel comfortable sharing your ideas? Are you a risk taker? Do you think of yourself as a creative person?
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