Writing Exercise: TOOTH FAIRY By Bonnie Neubauer
Do you believe in the Tooth Fairy? Well, you should. She collects old, fallen-out teeth and leaves money for them! Considering how daunting it is to go to the dentist, you'd think more kids would give the Tooth Fairy a break. Read more »
Building Teams to Help Creativityat Work As a team leader, do you want to spend your time building your team for creativity at work? ... How do you lead your team? Are you a "star with helpers" or are you "first among equals"? The best approach is a flexible one that depends on the situation. Still, if you want a more "first among equals" style, here's a team building approach that doesn't require using a consultant.
Children Need to Know We Value Their Ideas When a child, or anyone, feels that their ideas are unappreciated, sooner or later they're going to stop sharing their ideas. This can impact a child's learning and mental growing ability. How will the feeling of constant evaluation, even repetitive positive responses impact the creative expressiveness of a young child?
The Secret (and VeryCreative) Lifeof Puppets Nurturing young children's creativity is a big job. Fortunately, we have cleverly written stories with gorgeous illustrations, recordings of beautiful and exciting music, and all kinds of props and costumes to help us stir children's imaginations. And for me, the most powerful partners in promoting creative thinking are my fabulous puppet friends.
"While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy
is to allow part of us to die — whether it is our spirit,
our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness." ~ Gilda Radner
ONCE UPON A TIME edible gingerbread houses entered my life. To my detriment, a cracked gingerbread man conspired with temptation to deconstruct my efforts, bite after bite, at crafting a simple candy- and icing- encrusted home. The seasonal taste for gingerbread has been my constant companion ever since.
This year, carb-consciousness has made it necessary for me to find an alternative filler for my smiling cookie cravings. I found it in fiber and channeled my creativity into a 7-page PDF full of printable Christmas cards, gift tags, and other gingerbread fun. Read more & download the kit »
The River: January 2012 Writing Challenge
Pay attention to something every day during January & write it down — join the Mindful Writing challenge with Creativity Portal authors Kaspa and Fiona Robyn from ‘Writing Our Way Home.’
Would you enjoy a 2012 with more colour, more juice, more clarity, more deliciousness?
During January, Kaspa and Fiona will be encouraging you to pay attention to one thing every day and write it down.
You don’t have to be a writer to take part. You just need to have three minutes spare a day, and a notebook or a blog, and the desire to slow down and fall in love with the world a day at a time.
Do jump here to find out more, and Kaspa and Fiona hope to see you in the river.
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Writing Exercise: TOOTH FAIRY
