Discussion of creativity in teachers of the gifted considers different kinds of creativity, techniques that promote creativity in students, the role of planning in creative teaching, and improvisational creativity during the teaching process. (Contains extensive references.) (DB)

This teaching guide suggests practical ideas for encouraging creative talent in preschool children. It is part of a series of similar guides developed by the RAPYHT Project (Retrieval and Acceleration of Promising Young Handicapped and Talented) for educating young gifted/talented handicapped children and gifted children with no handicaps. The…