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    Establish a Culture of Excitement at the Start of School

    by Dads for Creativity August 28, 2016
    by Dads for Creativity August 28, 2016

    This year, establish a culture of excitement about the start of school. So much of our culture is focused around lamenting school. Television advertisements celebrate the liberation of parents based…

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    Creativity Chit-Chat: I NEED MORE INPUT Daddy!

    by Matthew Worwood February 5, 2016
    by Matthew Worwood February 5, 2016

    Creativity is about Making Connections – Steve Jobs I need more input Stefanie! Who remembers this line from an eighties movie classic? Short Circuit was one of my favorite movies…

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    Reading and Creativity: Ask QUESTIONS that engage CREATIVE THINKING

    by Matthew Worwood October 29, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood October 29, 2015

    “Questions leading to direct and simple answers do not improve […] thinking skills. “ As parents we hear that regularly reading to our child is one of the most important…

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    MINOR PARENT PARTICIPATION can help expand the CREATIVE THINKING that manifests with a BAG OF LEGOS

    by Matthew Worwood August 23, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood August 23, 2015

    Ah Italy – what do we think about? Fine food, wine, crystal waters, sandy beaches… yes we experienced all of this during our family vacation, but also the unexpected, and…

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    Prototyping a Sailboat: Introducing DESIGN-BASED thinking to young children

    by Matthew Worwood July 20, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood July 20, 2015

    “Few people think about it or are aware of it. But there is nothing made by human beings that does not involve a design decision somewhere.” —Bill Moggridge   This…

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  • Jonathan Furst

    Creativity on the Fly!

    by Dads for Creativity June 13, 2015
    by Dads for Creativity June 13, 2015

    My daughter’s minor basketball injury sent us hurrying to the 24 hr walk-in clinic. But the tension in the waiting room melted away thanks to a spontaneous outburst of creative…

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    Paper and Crayons: 7 ways to go from drawing to interactive storytelling

    by Matthew Worwood May 21, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood May 21, 2015

    My boy has always enjoyed drawing, give him some crayons, paper, scissors, and a stapler, and he’ll happily work independently to produce his latest adventure book. However, this month I’ve…

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    Noticing the forget-me-not moments of everyday creativity

    by Matthew Worwood February 8, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood February 8, 2015

    I keep noticing these forget-me-not moments of everyday creativity when engaging in play with my boys, the types of things that I never really thought about until I began writing…

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    Creativity and Fantasy

    by Dads for Creativity December 7, 2014
    by Dads for Creativity December 7, 2014

    “Dear Mr. Fantasy…. ….play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything take us out of this gloom…”    -Traffic.   We’re all creatures of habit. And…

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    Curiosity: Keep is Alive, Keep it Active!

    by Matthew Worwood September 4, 2014
    by Matthew 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…

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  • 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…
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