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Simple Projects to Develop Creative Thinking
Simple Drawing Projects
2:24
Painting Ideas for Creativity
2:19
Color Matching and Problem Solving
2:27
Idea Generation
Brainstorming and Lists
4:39
Creating a Framework for Creative Projects
3:07
Pushing Beyond First Ideas
4:14
Sketchbooks and Other Minor Assignments
Activities and Challenges that Develop Creativity
1:42
Working with Themes and Prompts
3:05
Bringing More Creativity Into Student Work
Classroom Strategies to Develop Ideas
5:19
Conclusion
1:00
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
2 PD Hours
1 Learn specific strategies for developing your students’ creative abilities
2 Discover ways to help your students brainstorm, develop problem-solving skills, and generate new ideas
3 Explore how to help students push beyond their first ideas and create a framework for creative work
Creativity is one of the most important skills our students can develop in the art room. But, how exactly do we teach students to be more creative? In this Learning Pack, gain specific strategies to develop your students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. Walk away with the ability to help your students approach artistic problems in original and personal ways. No matter what level you teach, these videos and resources will give you concrete ideas to get started.
Connected Professional Art Educator Competencies
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Creativity
3.12 Provides experiences to practice creative thinking strategies
3.13 Supports opportunities for students to learn from mistakes
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Timothy Bogatz
Events Director
Tim is the Events Director for the Art of Ed, and previously worked as an AOE writer and graduate instructor. Before working for AOE, Tim taught high school art for 14 years in Omaha, Nebraska. As a teacher, he focused on creativity, problem solving, and higher order thinking skills, using Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, and whatever other materials might be available.
Drawing Game Chart
Drawing Game Chart- Blank
Color Matching Chart
Concepts, Styles, Media Chart
Concepts, Styles, Media Chart- Blank
Themes in Art
Brainstorming Boxes
50 Objects Lesson Plan
Does Creativity Require Procrastination? (Ep. 022)
Jumpstart Your Creativity with Drawing Dice Game
How to Bring More Creativity Into Your Classroom (Ep. 036)
3 Ways to Teach for Creativity in the Art Room