Social Emotional Learning depends on 1.) That the way children and youth develop competencies, beliefs, and behaviors is through developmental experiences— opportunities to act in the world and reflect on their experiences; and 2) experiences are most influential in shaping the course of development when they take place within the context of strong, supportive, and sustained developmental relationships with important adults and peers.
-University of Chicago Consortium on School Research (UChicago Consortium), Foundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework.
Usually when we think of creativity, we might think of art class or crafts. Or the one friend who can draw really well, the Artist. But creativity isn't just about drawing or painting.
Creativity is how you express yourself. How you show who you are and how you feel to the world. When you are creative, you enter into a world where there are no bad ideas as long as you are expressing yourself. In a creative space, there should be no judgement. Learn More about Types of Creativity Here. |