One goal in Music and Art Ed is to help students grow their creativity. We're working to do this, in part, by sharing some of the essential Qualities of Creativity as 'BE' statements, with students at all levels. Here are our top six:
- BE BRAVE Try something new. Share something personal. Take a chance (BRAVERY)
- BE FLEXIBLE Change your approach. Be open to new possibilities. Be influenced by or collaborate with others (FLEXIBILITY)
- BE PERSISTENT Don't give up. Don't easily give in (PERSISTENCE)
- BE CURIOUS Ask questions. Pay attention. Be observant (CURIOSITY)
- BE COMPASSIONATE Be kind too yourself and others as we struggle and try (EMPATHY)
- BE YOURSELF Be true to your own unique taste, experiences, and impulses (AUTHENTICITY)
Which Creative habits come easier to you? Which things are more of a struggle? Are there other qualities of creativity that you think are important too?
(From top to bottom: Cool kinder girls Collage, Kinder Matisse Cut-out Creatures, Charlie balances 3-d lines and close up, Shelby's 3-d line design!)
