Creativity Assignment

To me, creativity is having to deal with arts and crafts. It is being artistic and adding a spark to something to make it look better or make it more interesting. It can also be very fun, even if it is not a persons greatest talent. Being creative is thinking outside of the box. Creativity is important because it allows a person to use a side of their brain that stopped being used at a fairly young age. It is important because it can build talent and sometimes even relieve stress. Last semester I took and art education class and that class really brought the creative side in me, out. I enjoyed it and got to use several materials that I had never even seen before. Being creative is good for everyone, especially in elementary because it is a good way for them to express themselves. Imagination is strong during this time too. I think being creative is good and it should be used in schools. I think in order for creativity to be brought out it needs to be taught in schools starting as a young age. Creativity does not have to be strictly arts and crafts, it can have a lesson to go with it. For example, when studying planets, a mural with planets can be made in the correct order of the planets. It definitely can be combined with the core subjects. In my opinion, it is a better way of learning because it will make it more fun and interesting for students. I know a few really creative people and it seems to me that they are more laid back, happy, and just have a really positive outlook on life in general. Ultimately, I think creativity is a great thing.