Creativity Book List & Resources

Teachers and parents are important in fostering children’s creativity. Creativity can’t be taught, however through encouragement children can develop inventiveness, imagination and expression. Provide plenty of opportunities for them to develop their artistic creativity and creative thinking and problem-solving. Browse the creativity book list below to see explore creative characters. Their actions model imaginative and innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.

Creativity Book List

Resources

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies subject to subject. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

Crayola: Setting up an Art Center

Novak Djokovic Foundation: The Importance of Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education

PsyPost: Stress-related hormone cortisol lowers significantly after just 45 minutes of art creation

Brainpop Educators: Primary and Secondary Colors Lesson Plan: How Are Colors Created?

Eden Project: Lesson plan: Colour Palettes

Mensa for Kids: Introduction to Color

Northern Ireland Curriculum: Art and Design Activities

Scholastic: Teaching Creativity

Virtual Lab School: Cultivating Creativity and Innovation: Experiences and Activities