DadsforCreativity
  • Home
  • Parent Manifesto
  • Films
  • Book
  • Blog
  • About
  • Topics
    • Parent/Kid Challenge
    • 3 Question Interview
      • Podcast
Author

Worwood

Worwood

Matthew Worwood is an educator, Creative Studies scholar-practitioner, and co-host of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast. He is a professor of Digital Media Design at the University of Connecticut and a husband and proud father to three young boys.

  • Matthew Worwood

    What’s the top ten items that must be included in a Dressing Up Box?

    by Worwood November 22, 2014
    by Worwood November 22, 2014

    As most of us know, the ability to use fantasy is one of the characteristics we associate with creativity. It’s obviously closely related to the use of our imagination and…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Matthew Worwood

    Get your creativity on this Halloween

    by Worwood October 24, 2014
    by Worwood October 24, 2014

    This Web site is a discussion on how we might nurture and cultivate creative thinking at home. Naturally this discussion evolves around our children and ways we can engage the…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Jonathan FurstMatthew Worwood

    Creativity ≠ Getting A’s on Every Assignment

    by Worwood September 15, 2014
    by Worwood September 15, 2014

    Miles Davis is one of my favorite musicians. He once went to an LA Lakers game. Miles didn’t exactly see the game the way most fans do. He heard the…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Matthew Worwood

    Curiosity: Keep it Alive, Keep it Active!

    by Worwood September 4, 2014
    by Worwood September 4, 2014

    We’re are all born with natural characteristics that allow us to think creatively, unfortunately many of these characteristics diminish as we grow older and interact with society. There’s a hot…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Curiosity and QuestionsMatthew WorwoodTraditional Play

    A Magical Bike Ride in the Cape

    by Worwood August 24, 2014
    by Worwood August 24, 2014

    I’ve been blogging at DadsforCreativity.com for almost ten years. I’ve shared in previous articles that I’ve value how this work has captured various events between me and my children. The…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Childhood InterestsJonathan Furst

    Jumpstart Creativity: Promote Reading

    by Worwood July 30, 2014
    by Worwood July 30, 2014

    Read. Read with your kids. Read to your kids. You can’t start kids early enough. And why stop one of the most creative family activities on the planet when your…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Childhood InterestsCuriosity and QuestionsMatthew WorwoodOpenness and CreativityTechnology and Creativity

    Nurturing Creativity at Home: What do you brag about as a parent?

    by Worwood July 25, 2014
    by Worwood July 25, 2014

    It’s the greatest thing to be a parent. The love that we have for our child is overwhelming and impossible to put into words. We are proud of ‘nearly’ everything…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • EmpathyJonathan Furst

    Nurturing Problem-Solving in Kids

    by Worwood July 23, 2014
    by Worwood July 23, 2014

    Nurturing creativity in our kids can take place at every turn in the road as they grow older. Big projects can be fun – but it’s in the everyday solution…

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newer Posts
Older Posts

Search

Read My Manifesto
Listen to My Podcast
  • Valuing PerseveranceJuly 21, 2023
    A Reflection on Extracurricular Activities This article reflects on a new value I have for my eldest’s sons perseverance as he made Blackbelt in World Championship Taekwondo. It considers commitment…
  • Educational Success with Learning DifferencesOctober 15, 2022
    I recently had the opportunity to interview Victoria Waller about her new book, YES! Your Child Can. My discussions with her brought back memories of my mother and her interventions.
  • The Great Outdoors: Connecting Childhood Creativity with NatureJuly 19, 2022
    The great outdoors served as humanity’s first classroom. That’s why connecting childhood creativity with nature is a great starting point for any parent wanting to promote creativity at home. Consider…
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube

@2023 - All Right Reserved. Matthew Worwood LLC

DadsforCreativity
  • Home
  • Parent Manifesto
  • Films
  • Book
  • Blog
  • About
  • Topics
    • Parent/Kid Challenge
    • 3 Question Interview
      • Podcast