A photo essay depicting my creative journey through the course Creativity in Educational Settings.

My creative journey begins with the arts and evolves into all aspects of life. Elements of art are integrated in my thoughts, actions, and the world around me.
Line
Shape
Colour
Value
Texture
Form
Space
Architecture if a form of art - involving all seven elements.

A true artist is an inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur. Creating is the artists job.
Materials are used in many new and different ways The process is much more important than the product.

Creative problem solving is central to ones mathematical experience.
Brainstorming, sharing ideas, creating new solutions to problems foster creative thinking.

Think differently, use a novel approach. Start from another perspective. Use resources and be rich with your ideas. The more the better. Trial and error is key to creativity.

Architecture if a form of art - involving all seven elements. Design elements mirror the society we live in. Current eras and generations model the creative stage of our society.

Design elements showcase creative thinking and thought processes. Structures are created to provide an artistic illusion.

The English language is creative and evolutionary. Writing, reading, oral language, and media literacy all involve creative thinking and creativity.

Poems, verse, essays, and all forms of writing are creative in their own way. Writing can showcase ones voice and creativity. A writer is in essence an artist.

History
Geography
Social Studies
encompass diverse aspects of multiculturalism and our Canadian creativity. Schools and communities share the creative nature of our social society.

Having a unique and divergent approach can foster your creativity. Motivation and mentors can guide this process. Having meaningful and relevant learning experiences foster creative thinking and having a creative approach to learning.

Physical education provides an expression of physical ability. The presentation and engagement of games with rules, sports, and exercises integrate creative aspects. Daily experiences in the home or community also provide an outlet for creativity. Environmentally conscious actions also foster being creative.

Use unique materials. Include everyone and allow the children toguide creativity in physical education

Guide your conceptualization of creativity and all of its elements.

Individual - teacher, student, parent
Influences through past experiences and prior knowledge.
Support and encouragement from school, family, and community scaffolds life long engagement.

Social environment- school, community, world. Various factors affect the place of ones creativity and creative thinking in their lives.

Preparation
Incubation
Verification
Illumination

Artistic work
Includes creative design, innovation, and invention.

One experience can affect ones level of engagement or sense of self and esteem.
Schools, museums, and persons of authority need to be conscious of their reactions to children's work.

Beauty and Style
Divergent and convergent

Daily life provides opportunities for creative actions. Altering a space and adding new elements can showcase your creativity in another way.

Being creative can extend into your financial life. Planning and implementing a budget requires creative thinking.

Elements of design branch outside the classroom and studio into ones home both inside and out.

Cooking is creative in another sense, as one utilizes various colours, tastes, spices, and combination of various fruits, vegetables, and meats. It is an art to display the food on a plate for the enjoyment of creative presentation and satisfying consumption..

Utilize recycled materials. Take something old and make something new. Do it yourself projects are flooding social media, encouraging everyone to get involved.

Food for thought.... Remind yourself to always.....embrace the creative process.

Apply this to every aspect of your life!

Sharing and publishing with the world is a powerful method of communication. Accountability and appreciation guide ones motivation and continued practice with creativity.

21st Century skills are more important than ever! Creativity is crucial to all avenues of learning.

Be innovative, unique, and novel.

Creativity is what you make it...Not what other people deem creative and artistic.