The fast paced, ever-changing technological and industrially dominated world has created a greater need for creativity than ever before as a readiness and adaptability to change when life moves so quickly. I believe imagination ought to be taught as a reality because it is the richest source of the creative mind. Through imagination we remake the past and create the future. Today we inhibit creativity. Creativity, not unlike science, must have social approval to investigate, to fathom the unknown, to understand reality.
Children come with gifts of art, from their hearts.
We can only be positive and joyful at these creative efforts that represent a child s sensitivities, pride, resourcefulness, problem solving abilities, and imagination. Creative activities motivate and stimulate students with a desire to come to school excited and ready for their latest challenge. There is a life long effect of creativity in the classroom. As an artist and teacher, my goal is to help future teachers to understand the importance of this philosophy. This is my hope for all I teach.