Creativity Books

New and Published Books

1. Creativity in the Primary Curriculum

   2nd Edition

   Edited by Russell Jones, Dominic Wyse

   Are you striving to establish a more creative and imaginative classroom? Are you interested in: the generosity of creativity; creative conjecture; being an advocate for creativity; welcoming the unexpected, the unpredictable and the unconventional; taking risks; learning which...

   Published January 16th 2013 by Routledge
2. English 5–11

   A guide for teachers, 2nd Edition

   By David Waugh, Wendy Jolliffe

   Series: Primary 5-11 Series

   English is central to the primary school curriculum, since it permeates all subject areas. Now fully updated, English 5-11 provides comprehensive, up to date and creative guidance on teaching English in the primary school. Key areas covered include:- Communication, language and literacy...

   Published November 28th 2012 by Routledge
3. Learning on your doorstep: Stimulating writing through creative play outdoors for ages 5-9

   By Isabel Hopwood-Stephens

   As the Forest School movement gains popularity among UK educators, teachers are increasingly recognising the benefits of creative outdoor play. But how can busy primary school teachers fit regular, high quality outdoor learning into an already crowded timetable? How can they plan a range of rich,...

   Published October 2nd 2012 by Routledge
4. Creativity for a New Curriculum: 5-11

   Edited by Lynn D Newton

   Creativity for a New Curriculum: 5-11 provides an account of what creativity really means in the context of children’s learning in the primary school, and describes in practical terms what teachers can do to foster it. At a time of curriculum development and change, it focuses on the opportunity to...

   Published June 5th 2012 by Routledge
5. Hit the Headlines

   Exciting journalism activities for improving writing and thinking skills

   By Colin Macfarlane

   Hit the Headlines charts out a series of fun and inspiring, cross-curricular journalism workshops that enhance key skills and confidence in areas such as: Writing and editing. Critical assessment. Interviewing and observation. Mental flexibility and resourcefulness. Role-playing and...

   Published May 6th 2012 by Routledge
6. Creative Teaching/Creative Schools Bundle

   Series: Creative Teaching/Creative Schools

   Published February 6th 2012 by Routledge
7. Talking Points: Discussion Activities in the Primary Classroom

   By Lyn Dawes

   Talking Points: Discussion Activities in the Primary Classroom encourages and supports classroom discussion on a range of topics, enabling children to develop the important life-skill of effective group communication. Children who can explain their own ideas and take account of the points of view...

   Published October 27th 2011 by Routledge
8. Placing Students at the Heart of Creative Learning

   Edited by Nick Owen

   Series: Creative Teaching/Creative Schools

   Placing Students at the Heart of Creative Learning shows teachers of key stages 2 and 3 how to introduce creativity into what is often seen as a prescriptive and stifling curriculum, and addresses the tensions that can exist between the requirement to follow the curriculum and the desire to employ...

   Published October 12th 2011 by Routledge
9. Creative Learning for Inclusion

   Creative approaches to meet special needs in the classroom

   Edited by Edward Sellman

   Series: Creative Teaching/Creative Schools

   Introducing creativity to the classroom is a concern for teachers, governments and future employers around the world, and there has been a drive to make experiences at school more exciting, relevant, challenging and dynamic for all young people, ensuring they leave education able to contribute to...

   Published October 3rd 2011 by Routledge
10. Creative Approaches to Improving Participation

    Giving learners a say

    Edited by Helen Manchester

    Series: Creative Teaching/Creative Schools

    Introducing creativity to the classroom is a concern for teachers, governments and future employers around the world, and there has been a drive to make experiences at school more exciting, relevant, challenging and dynamic for all young people, ensuring they leave education able to contribute to...

    Published August 18th 2011 by Routledge