Cynthia, I didn't see it - but will go looking for it, now... Thanks for the tip!

Suzy, there are so many ways we can promote creativity in our classrooms. I am so glad to hear you are making deliberate efforts to do so in your classroom. Have you seen the recent article in Newsweek on the "Creativity Crisis"? I agree with a lot of what is says, especially the part about making creativity a priority in our classrooms.

Cynthia - totally I agree - though Creativity often is synonymous with the Arts - there is also creativity in writing, in thought, and in problem solving... A course I took explored the idea that creativity can be taught - so I try my best to name it, and model it, in my 3rd grade classroom....

So often, whenever I speak to people about creativity, teachers included, the impression is that creativity = art. People certainly can be creative through the arts, but there is so much more to it, and so many ways we can provide opportunities for students/people to be creative beyond the arts.

Creativity is not a frill. It is important in its own right, and as a means of helping students get the most from other content areas. I was introduced to "teaching for creativity" when I became the "gifted specialist" at my school. I soon came to understand the essential nature of creativity for all students, to bring out their best qualities. I love what it does for people!