Suggests that the socialization of children works against their creativity. Argues that increasing children's exploratory opportunities results in raising the likelihood of new discoveries. Concludes that the establishment of a structure for fostering creativity is a key factor in promoting child development. (SG)

Explores the notion of imaginative development. Defines imagination through a review of literature of music, religion, and aesthetics. Suggests that imagination precedes creativity and involves perception, intuition, thinking, and feeling. Describes a developmental sequence based on research. Proposes ways to cultivate imagination through music.…

This paper reports a study on children's classroom-based collaborative creative writing. Based on socio-cultural theory, the central aim of the research was to contribute to current understanding of young children's creativity, and describe ways in which peer collaboration can resource, stimulate and enhance classroom-based creative writing. The…

Presents results of a study examining the relationship between a social studies classroom environment and the development of student creativity. Questions whether environments conducive to creativity can be encouraged in the Nigerian primary school system. Concludes that most teachers in the study did not foster creativity. Recommends means of…

The article describes the Creativity Mobilization Technique, a nonverbal process-oriented method involving work with brush, paint, and paper that attempts to activate functions essential for various types of creative activities. (Author/SBH)

Knowing a place well may demand experiencing it from the inside to see it in detail and viewing it from the outside to attain greater perspective. This article suggests elements that contribute to understanding home when away by using the works of American expatriate writers who lived in Paris in the 1920s. (RM)

Classroom teachers can provide more creative opportunities in the classroom by providing an atmosphere of psychological safety and by presenting material that encourages divergent thinking. Examples of the bull's eye strategy, brainstorming, and checklisting activities to stimulate imaginative ideas are offered. (CL)

Teachers should design individual project ideas to provide creative motivations for creatively gifted students in regular school classrooms. Examples of project ideas are cited in three case studies. (CL)

Discusses how to teach the expressive aspects of music more effectively. For example, teachers can use verbal imagery to communicate how music is expressive of the human condition. Students should be encouraged to experiment with the possibilities of musical expression and allowed to choose their own mode of expression. (AM)

Although frequently discounted, imagery plays an important role in the intellectual development of gifted students. It can be useful in helping students remember, create (in the arts and in sports), and develop flexibility in thinking. Imagery may also be involved in gifted adolescents' career and life decisions. (CL)

Imaginative play can enhance preschoolers' oral language when the child's internal control is strenghtened, external reality is suspended, and motivation exists to become involved. The caregiver provides cues in the arrangement of the environment and selection of materials. Cues can encourage dramatic as well as sociodramatic play. (CL)

Teaching gifted students to think creatively may follow the AUTA model: awareness of creativity, understanding of creativity, techniques of creativity, and finally, actualization--development of creative talents. (CL)

The article describes ways to use picture books with young children to develop the creative thinking skills, including fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, and evaluation. About 50 recommended picture books are listed. (DB)

Describes a creative writing class in which students were encouraged to journey backwards into themselves and their own creativity. (FL)

The author discusses the role of the visual arts in helping people deal creatively with their struggles while enhancing their creative abilities. Lists of media, materials, techniques, events, names of artists, art careers, and modes of expression are included. (CL)