What Would You Do?
To inspire creativity, I’ve often heard people ask: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? After…
Tag: creativity
1995 Mode
One of the struggles that I’ve heard repeatedly from colleagues this year relates to the ability of students to…
Creating Creates Creativity
We tend to think that artists, or people in creative fields, have an idea and then do work to…
Working Within Constraints
Sometimes, working within constraints is the way to get out of your funk. Give yourself a limit or roadblock.…
The Secret Is Almost Out!
Today, I met with our secret society of writers at school. This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade…
EOY Checklist
We often find ourselves stuck trying to make sure that everything gets done before the end of the school…
The Blank Page Says…
You stare at the blank page and realize that you have nothing to say. The blank page stares back,…
26 Short Days
As I write this, there are 40 days left in school. In a few short weeks, we will welcome…
The 15 Minute Thought Session
Grab a paper and pencil. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Start the clock! Write down any thoughts that…
