The use of prediction, analogies, elaboration and brainstorming are great strategies for teaching creative and critical thinking skills to homeschooled students.

Apr 21, 2008 - Theresa Bledsoe

Many new teachers find it hard to teach creativity, but it can be a part of the entire curriculum.

Feb 26, 2007 - Dorit Sasson

Encouraging childhood creativity is critical to ensuring that they will be prepared to succeed in the global economy where rote skills are less and less desirable.

Aug 31, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Use these creative teaching and playtime techniques to jump start a child's education.

May 2, 2010 - David Clark

Parents can have free or cheap creative play for kids by using plain paper, building things with empty boxes, having backyard fun and playing dress up with old clothes.

Sep 27, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Indoor days can be livened up with interactive games that are fun, confidence-building and creative.

May 12, 2010 - Karin Panaino Petersen

Raising creative children can be as easy as providing the right atmosphere to "color outside the lines."

Jan 23, 2008 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Creative thinking techniques can develop a child's mind. Improved thinking abilities will help them to understand more both in an academic sense and in as an individual.

Feb 23, 2007 - Evangelia Zonnios

Kids realize to some degree that they live in a thought-responsive universe. Adults can encourage imaginative play and directed thoughts toward prosperity and happiness.

Oct 3, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Children with dyslexia struggle with spelling and writing, and often those difficulties need tutoring and teaching beyond their special education classes

Mar 13, 2010 - Madeleine Jones

Parents in the 21st century don't have to give up on their children becoming respectful adults in a society that has allowed basic manners to go the way of the dinosaurs

Oct 18, 2009 - Olivia Benson

Meditating with kids? Here are some practices that really work. Special consideration is given to the needs of each age group from preschoolers to teens.

Jan 12, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Learning to sew at a young age gives children a fun, creative, and useful talent that gives life-long pleasure - whether it is hand sewing or using a sewing machine.

Sep 17, 2009 - Laure Justice

Teaching children how to pray in real life situations reinforces the importance of prayer. Practical prayer can be used as a tool for spiritual growth for children.

Jul 22, 2009 - Dianna Griffis

Ideas and strategies for creating a successful writing environment for beginner writers using word walls, word ladders, and the creation of a print filled environment.

Jan 15, 2008 - Candy Carlile

When educating children, music is often pushed out to make room for basic subjects. Music, however, can and should be included in every child's education.

Feb 16, 2011 - Robin Wheatley

Writing for expression, fun, or information is difficult for many young children in school. Strategies are needed to help students see writing as fun.

Aug 18, 2010 - Brenda Gargus

Kids love games at any time of year. Valentine's Day is a holiday where parents can adapt a simple game to a holiday theme.

Jan 13, 2010 - Carmen Jochmann

Encourage creativity in children to help expand their minds and see the world in new ways. Here are some activities and ides to help.

Aug 4, 2010 - Tami Nicholson

In Ken Robinson's TED Lecture, he discusses the need for a radical re-think of our education systems with a particular emphasis on creativity.

Jan 5, 2011 - Tana Blum