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Author Meador, Karen S., 1949-

Title Creative thinking and problem solving for young learners / Karen S. Meador ; illustrated by Christopher Herren
Published Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 1997

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 MELB CRC  370.157 Mea/Cta  AVAILABLE
Description xxi, 155 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Series Gifted treasury series
Gifted treasury series.
Contents Foreword / E. Paul Torrance -- 1. Fluency -- 2. Flexibility -- 3. Originality -- 4. Elaboration -- 5. Problem Solving -- 6. Characteristics of Creative People -- 7. Synergy -- 8. Let's Talk
Summary Creativity informs all learning, but can it be taught? This book answers a resounding yes! It also shows you exactly how to nourish creativity and problem-solving abilities in your students. After presenting valid models of creative thinkers who appear in outstanding children's literature, the author offers a variety of activities that help young learners develop their creative processes through fluency, flexibility, and originality. She also provides lists for further reading and guidelines for adapting the lessons to other grade levels. With its thorough and upbeat approach, this book helps you empower students with important skills that they will use throughout their lives. Grades K-4 (adaptable to other grades)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-146) and indexes
Subject Creative thinking -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- United States.
Problem solving -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- United States.
Children's literature -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- United States.
LC no. 97033633
ISBN 1563085291 (paperback)