Creativity lights up the brain. And when teachers combine creativity with transformative technology use, they see even better outcomes. Creative work helps students connect new information to their prior knowledge, says Wanda Terral, director of technology for Lakeland School System outside of Memphis.

TS: We are all naturally creative and, like every other skill, some people have more natural talent than others. However, everyone can increase his or her creativity, just as everyone can increase his or her musical or athletic ability, with appropriate training and focused practice. And these skills can be learned.

Creativity is “technically” inherited, but by everyone. It’s more of a common human trait than a gift. In fact, a widely cited study by George Land found that children are born creative but lose their creativity as they transition through life and into adulthood.

Preschooler creative learning and development: what to expect. Creative play develops preschooler confidence, language, physical and thinking skills, imagination and emotional understanding. Dramatic play helps preschoolers make sense of the world. Arts and craft activities encourage self-expression and decision-making …

Everyday Creative Play examples include playing musical instruments (percussion), painting, collage, home corner play, dress ups, singing nursery rhymes and action songs, puppets, story-telling, dancing to the beat.

Creative activity allows you to express your individuality. You are creative whenever you make something new or do your own version of a thing. Click here for advice on creative success. It could be a song, a poem, a DJ mix, a painting a dance or anything. The activity doesn’t matter.