Creative Classrooms

I believe it is easier for a child to focus when they are interested. It is then that they develop a desire to explore and learn more. A way to spark this natural curiosity, which is essential to a love for learning, is to get the children to be creative. By giving them an idea and letting them express their individuality, they feel more inclined to produce their best work because they feel as though the project is truly theirs. Of the blogs I have researched, there was one I particularly liked which featured a teacher who had a student put together a scrapbook. I liked this idea initially because I love to scrapbook, but it made me think of how this was such an unconventional project. Over the many years that I've been in school, I've lost count of all the posters and power points I've completed. Even the most colorful and entertaining piece has become boring as it is monotonous. A unique project like a scrapbook or other like project is just the thing to help kids be uniquely creative while getting the job done. As a teacher, I hope to bring my creativity to the classroom. I believe being creative precedes being an intellectual.