An article comparing creativity theories of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic psychology.

This easy-to-read article explains this creative thinking method and gives suggestions for using it with lessons that are already in use in the classroom. Includes a bibliography.

Two lessons are included here -- one that focuses on the creativity skill itself, and another that applies that skill to a core content area.

Although this article was written from a business perspective, the ideas throughout can easily be adapted to the classroom. The formula for creative output is explained and is a good way to encourage creativity among your students.

With the new push for 21st century skills in education there is an increasing need to teach creative thinking skills to students. This page lists 12 reasons why we should study creativity and why it is important.

For this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "Leonardo da Vinci: Creative Genius." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Here's an interesting creative writing challenge. Write a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30. NaNoWriMo has been orchestrating this challenge for several years now and the site has plenty of directions on the process,...

ExploraVision is a highly interactive site for both educators and K-12 students. It encourages them to create and explore future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result...

Looking for ways to weave in online safety messages across your school curriculum? Visiting a topic in different subject areas offers a creative way for pupils to bring their learning to life by making links to the world around them. We...

After reading excerpts in which Buck solves a problem in Jack London's The Call of the Wild, students write their own three-paragraph animal stories imitating London's style and word choice. Teacher and student instructions are provided...

This is a great math writing assignment. First, students learn about the patterns and shapes of polynomial equations and their inverses by making their bodies imitate mathematical concepts, using popular disco & 80's dance moves....

In Character is an online journal that examines a single virtue--compassion, creativity, purpose, modesty, loyalty, or thrift, for example--from different perspectives. Articles are written by noted scholars, journalists, and critics,...

Jelly Slice is a unique brain and puzzle game in which you use your fingers or mouse to slice the jelly and collect the stars through challenging levels. There is only one rule: Slice the jelly so that each slice contains only 1 star....

This site has a large amount of information on the behavior of gifted individuals. Different sections include: Identifying the Gifted, recognizing Characteristics of Gifted Children, Learning Characteristics, Creative Characteristics,...

Brainstorming can be a helpful tool during the creative thinking process. Learn the origins of brainstorming, what it isn't and the general guidelines associated with this technique.

Another site giving advice to beginning email users; this one deals with gestures in emails, such as smileys, pause equivalents, and creative punctuation.

The Silicon Valley Art Museum presents this printable pdf art activity caled "Put Yourself on a Stamp: A Self-Portrait Lesson", in which you are guided through a creative activity with discussion.

With just a pair of pantyhose, and a coathanger, you won't believe the creative sculptures your students will come up with! This lesson plan gives step-by-step directions, and several colorful examples to show your students. (Click...

Students practice their multiplication skills using robots with wheels built from LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kits. They brainstorm distance travelled by the robots without physically measuring distance and then apply their math skills to...

Have you ever created a good presentation but know its one step away from incredible? With Mixter "you already have permission" to access free copyright-friendly music and sound effects. Turn your good project into a great one with some...

Have you ever created a good presentation but know it's one step away from incredible? By creating an account with ibaudio, you can access royalty-free music and sound effects at the click of your mouse. Turn your good project into a...

Learn about the conservation of water through creative landscaping.

A collection of simple experiments your students will enjoy! Each activity only requires a few household items, and will certainly spark the creativity in young scientists!

Newspapers in Education and the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists publish simple, inventive lesson plans and ideas for classes in editorial cartooning, caption writing, and news analysis. Lessons include "cartoon blanks" that...