Methods that can help individuals learn to develop their inborn creative potential are presented and explained in this teaching packet. The first section of the packet is for the teacher's use and explains the approach to creativity used in the materials and the importance of creativity. Suggestions for developing this creative potential in…

Author attempted to draw crucial distinctions between creativity in the growing child and in the mature artists, and to suggest ways in which current developmental theory can illuminate our understanding of the processes of the development of creativity. (Author/RK)

The importance of fostering and encouraging a child's natural sense of play is pointed out as a means of helping individual growth toward future happiness and positive attitudes in later life. (JD)

Because gifted/talented and creative high school students typically seek new views, a Sartrean analysis is useful in encouraging them to see things in less conventional ways. Jean-Paul Sartre's literary theories postulate that literature is action and writing is engagement and that the writer is responsible for "awakening" society. (CB)

A discussion of the role of drama in education is presented which includes historical background and current trends. Problems that have developed in curriculum development are offered. (DF)

Suggestions for developing creative and original science fairs include trying new categories, issuing a challenge, and involving the community. (DF)

The Talents Unlimited Project is a research-based inservice model employing the multiple talent approach to teach creative and critical thinking skills. Major training activities include: theory and/or strategy presentation; skill modeling; practice in simulated and classroom settings; performance feedback; and coaching on skills application.…

Techniques that a social studies teacher can use to help students develop imagination, understanding, and divergent thinking are discussed. Also examined are meanings attached to the creative process and traits of creative people. (RM)

Ideas for teaching children about creativity and its importance are offered in this article. Ingredients for developing creativity skills are presented and suggested projects are discussed. (DF)

Discussed individualized instruction for the artistically gifted child and identified factors which distinguish the gifted child from the average child. (Author/RK)

Author stresses the need to communicate the values that gave meaning to our forbearers in order to understand more precisely the way we should go, in order to name who we will become. (Author)

Concerns dramatic enactment of a skit involving three major characters-the mannequin, the pirate, and the mayor-its preparation and presentation. (DD)

A questionnaire designed to discover how creativity is developed, was sent to selected elementary school age poets, their teachers, and parents. Responses to the questionnaire are discussed. (ST)

The present study was concerned with the association of basic dimensions of parent-child relationships and the creative potential of the child. Male and female college students, with personality traits frequently associated with creativity tended to describe both parents as more rejecting than loving while they were growing up. (Author)