Introduction

Creativity skills are essential for success in learning and a success in life and creative thinking skills is something that should be promoted in all subjects across the curriculum. In being able to think creatively, children’s motivation and self-esteem can be developed (Fisher, 2009). It is also believed that teaching creativity can improve the quality of education and approach the curriculum in a more exciting way, making learning more meaningful. Creativity can be used in learning as way of explaining abstract concepts through skills such as; curiosity, inventiveness, exploration, wonder and enthusiasm (Beetlestone, 1998). It’s about expressing feelings and ideas through a range of different ways which may be; drawing, acting, photography, description, etc.

In this blog I have researched various creative approaches to learning. I have looked at creative play and the foundation phase, creativity in the outdoor learning environment, the Leonardo approach and the Mantle of the Expert. Each approach has a different method to learning and all have ways in which they help children’s development. I have also included a list at the top of this blog to websites i found interesting whilst researching each approach.