Creativity Archives

Fostering an Environment of Creativity

June 25, 2017December 12, 2017Rebecca Angel

Using her nieces ‘Hamilton’ inspired puppet show as an example, Rebecca Angel talks about how intention and emotional involvement are key processes of creativity.

Tenacious Creativity

April 24, 2017December 12, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Persistence is one of the building blocks of creativity. How can we hone this skill in our children?

Creativity: “Involve Me and I Will Understand.”

March 26, 2017December 12, 2017Rebecca Angel

How can anyone be engaged in creative action without active involvement? Squishing the clay allows your hands to shape it. Taking an example issue, “lack of family time,” Rebecca Angel shows creativity in action.

The Science of Creativity

February 4, 2017December 11, 2017Rebecca Angel1

Creativity is not just for the performance arts. Anyone can learn the creative process, and getting your kids started young will lead to positive life habits. Join Rebecca Angel as she looks at the science-backed facts of creativity.

Songwriting With Kids: Holiday Parodies

December 11, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Be creative with your kids and write a holiday song parody based on a fandom character. Here’s a step by step guide to songwriting that will bring some laughter to your family this season.

Boredom Fuels Creativity and Imagination in Children

November 20, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley6

As a parent, it can be challenging to listen to whining and squabbles over boredom, but if you can get past that, boredom fuels creativity and learning!

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‘Unbored Treasure Hunt’ Sparks Imagination and Creativity

October 21, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

We are a game loving family and we cannot resist a new find. Today I’m going to tell you about a new favorite game in our closet: ‘Unbored Treasure Hunt.’

The Ideanator, Issue 1: 9 3/4 Birthday and More

May 20, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

I’m celebrating my son’s 9 3/4 birthday. And revealing my super power.

When Your Kid Creates Fantasy Worlds, Pay Attention

March 31, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Natcharian8

Specifically, it appears that children who create elaborate pretend worlds tend to grow up to contribute significantly to the world in unusually creative ways. Whether these contributions are ground-breaking literary masterpieces, or innovative technological advances, or pioneering reorganizations of traditional social conventions, research indicates that creative success can be predicted by this innocuous childhood activity.

I Am the Princess and the Pea; I Am the Wolverine

October 19, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

No wonder Wolverine is in a bad mood all the time, he has a constant migraine. Super-sentivity is tough!

Release Your Inner Robot With ‘The Robot Factory’

April 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

Spark your child’s imagination with ‘The Robot Factory’ app from Tinybop. GeekMom Maryann gives you a tour of the app and the exciting robots that her boys created.

Reality Is for Those Who Lack Imagination

January 24, 2014November 26, 2017Rebecca Angel

All setting, no plot, made creating an imaginary college the fun way to deal with illness.

Get Creative! Win Money! Inspire Science!

October 22, 2013November 26, 2017Rebecca Angel

Write a science-fiction story or comic, or create a new chemistry set. New competitions award your creativity and love of science!

Toon Academy: Minecraft

October 7, 2013November 26, 2017Amy Kraft

By teaching other kids to play Minecraft using Toontastic, kids can win a prize package from MinecraftEDU and Launchpad Toys.

Geeks, Music, and Lyrics

May 30, 2013November 24, 2017Rebecca Angel4

As a singer/songwriter, I’ve been told by other musicians to never share your inspiration. Let the audience decide what the songs are about. I agree for songs about love and life, experiences the listener can put themselves into. But what about a song about the perils of having an evil wizard as an ex-boyfriend? Or one about creating a clone to take over your life while you have outer-space adventures? Those songs need explaining.