101 Reasons Why Creativity Should be Encouraged in Homeschool

I believe this passionately: that we don’t grow into creativity, we grow out of it. Or rather, we get educated out if it.

Ken Robinson

We love to say that we value creativity, but we need to ask ourselves if that is true? The increase in standardized testing has been exponential.

I only remember two standardized tests from my years in school, though there were probably a few more. However, today some students will take over 60 standardized tests in their years attending school. That doesn’t leave much time for creativity.

Fortunately, homeschoolers have the time to encourage creativity and include it in their daily lives.

101 Reasons to Encourage Creativity

Every child is a unique individual with their own learning styles, passions, and talents[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is intelligence having fun[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity encourages problem-solving[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity teaches that you shouldn’t just reiterate a solution, you should come up with your own[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is an important part of the learning process[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is an essential 21st-century job skill[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity teaches us to step outside of our comfort zones[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity helps us think outside the box[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity allows us to be unstructured[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
You can be creative in both thinking AND acting[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity doesn’t always have to make sense at first, because it is a process, and our ideas can change through the process[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Being creative can be difficult for some people, but it teaches us to stretch our minds[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is a very freeing feeling[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity gives us a break from the regular curriculum[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity may help us have a breakthrough on a project[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity can earn us money[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity teaches us to innovate[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is an outlet when we’ve had a frustrating day[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity allows us to hone our natural talents[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is a break from the monotonous[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Working with others can require the ability to think and act creatively[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is something we don’t necessarily have to *teach*, we can *model* it for our kids[wc_spacing size=”20px”class=””][/wc_spacing]
Teaching divergent thinking is an important creative skill[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Brainstorming is a creative skill that can be used in all areas of life, as a kid and as a adult[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Once a child learns the basic foundations of creative thinking, he or she will have that ability the rest of their life[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When we are creating, our confidence level can go up[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
In the creative process, it is ok to collaborate and build off others’ ideas, as long as you are ethical[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity helps us find our passions[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Unlike test scores, creativity is fluid and cannot be judged[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
It is important to teach kids that they need to learn how to find answers on their own[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Most schools try to put a grade on everything. The real world is not like this.[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Learning to be adaptable to anything life throws at us is an important part of growing up[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Engaging with our work is more important than just getting it done for a grade[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When parents are creative, kids are usually happier and feel eager and more willing to participate in daily school activities and subjects[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When you allow your kids to be creative with assignments, they will take more ownership over their work[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
With creativity, we can embrace geekiness[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Shutting down a child’s creativity is equivalent to shutting down their curiosity, and that can completely kill their love of learning[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is more than doing, it also means expanding on what you are doing with more ideas[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When you allow your kids to be creative with assignments, it gives them more incentive to work harder[wc_spacing size=”40px” class=””][/wc_spacing][wc_spacing size=”40px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Life can be messy and to instill the importance of creativity teaches kids that it is ok for life to be messy at times[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative teaching can encourage our kids to dive into projects with fervor
Long-term projects give our kids more opportunities to be creative since ideas have plenty of time to develop and nothing feels rushed[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity teaches us to think about our failures, not as an end, but as a possibility to try again[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity helps us challenge our assumptions and viewpoints[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Coming up with a new idea or a new way of completing a project is a very rewarding learning experience[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
The creative thinking process shows us that big ideas rarely emerge immediately, but develop throughout a process[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Venturing into “rabbit holes” is often the favorite part of homeschooling for many students[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When creativity is important in our homeschool, we can incorporate Genius Hour [wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
We are rewarded, as parents, by seeing the creativity our kids are capable of. This can inspire us to keep homeschooling [wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Seeing our kids’ creativity can inspire us to try being more creative in our own lives[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Learning how to think creatively can help us “MacGyver” our way out of situations[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Resourcefulness often comes from the ability to know how to think creatively[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Universities are now holding classes that teach creativity because companies are demanding it[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Colleges are looking for more than just academics, they are looking for creative thinking and projects completed by the applicant[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Being able to think creatively will give your child a jump on his or her competition for their chosen career[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Feeling comfortable showing your creativity shows others that you are a unique, open-minded person[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Teaching our kids both divergent and convergent thinking is very important[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative thinking can open our kids up to respecting other cultures[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is an important aspect of great leadership[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative thinking can open our kids up to respecting another perspective[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Without creativity, the world would be stale, with no fresh ideas or inventions[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative assignments can help keep an advanced or gifted learner interested in their school subjects[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity can help kids see connections between concepts, people, places or things that may not seem connected at first[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity can turn the ordinary in the extraordinary[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative people can turn doors into windows[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
The results of creativity can change the world[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative people learn how to improvise[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative people know how to make something great out of a few materials[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity is an amazing form of self-expression[wc_spacing size=”40px” class=””][/wc_spacing][wc_spacing size=”40px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative projects can be used in a way that allows us to get to know our children’s’ innermost thoughts[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative projects can help us express emotions[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity encourages kids to take a project and make it their own[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity experiences can help a person deal with all types of emotional turmoil[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Viewing your child’s creative expressions can give us an insight into their hopes and dreams[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Because no two people should be expected to be the same, creativity should be celebrated.[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
You can embrace hands-on learning over worksheet learning because it inspires kids to think outside the box[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative teaching means you can use manipulatives to teach math instead of stale, boring worksheets[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative teaching allows fidgety kids move while they are learning[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Music education can be fun when you let your kids use boom whackers to learn musical scales and tones[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative teaching embraces a child’s passions and helps them to hone skills and talents.[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
“Creativity takes courage. ” ― Henri Matisse[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ― Pablo Picasso[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Allowing a child to embrace their creativity helps them to shed self-doubt.[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ― Maya Angelou[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express.”
― Brenda Ueland[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
The creative process involves identifying a problem, exploring multiple solutions, and accepting that failures are part of the process that leads us to the best possible solution[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Allowing children to explore their own creativity means that you can accept that they have something of value to contribute to the world[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Notebooking is a great way to let a child document their own learning in their own way[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Sketching & Journaling offers creative individuals freedom to explore their thoughts and ideas without any preconceptions standing in their way[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Let children explore creativity in a social way through dance, theater, music and other artistic pursuits[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Use of artistic tools such as paint brushes, pastels, markers, scissors and other items helps young children to develop fine motor skills[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When children are given the freedom to express themselves vocally they’ll develop the language skills needed to speak their own minds[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Exploration of nature is a great way to promote creativity[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Through experimentation, children can learn by trial and error that one approach may not always work but they need to think creatively to find an approach that will work[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Seeing your child develop their own logic and reasoning skills through trial and error is thrilling to watch for a parent[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
When homeschooling creatively you can recognize that sometimes the brain just needs a break and you can be confident in allowing play time to act as a way to reenergize the thought processes[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Homeschool moms can use the strewing method to inspire children while still allowing them to discover their own educational interests[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Give them the gift of boredom which will allow them time to wonder and ask questions about the world[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creative teaching means knowing that education can be fun with an agenda[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Every day there is something new to learn or experience! You can be the interesting parent who guides your children toward learning something new every single day[wc_spacing size=”20px” class=””][/wc_spacing]
Creativity allows children the opportunity to explore a variety of worldviews while still developing their own view and beliefs about the world

Homeschooling is Living Creatively

There are so many reaons why you should encourage creativity in you homeschool, but the decision to homeschool is itself an act of creative thinking. Not everyone can see the beauty of this unusual lifestyle, nor embrace the daily exercise in creativity that it requires.

Don’t think you’re not creative or that it will be difficult to encourage. You do it every day you get up and choose to homeschool you children.
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