Summer is the time for road trips. And kids. As any parent knows, the two do not always happily coexist. But if you have an iphone or an ipod touch, do I have an app for you! I recently learned of an app called Creative Genius on the Go, designed to support creative thinking through … Continue reading
One of the things I love about living in Ann Arbor is that we have fairies living here. Lots of them. You doubt? We have fairy doors all over town. We have a fairy car that appears regularly at our annual car show. And of course we all know that in the summer the woods … Continue reading
One of my favorite events of the year is the annual Art Fairs (actually 4-fairs-in-one) that take over downtown Ann Arbor during the third week of July. It is invariably hot, sticky, crowded, and glorious. There is art you would expect (paintings, sculpture, glass, fiber) and much you might not—bowling ball jewelry, sculptures made of … Continue reading
Soon it is going to be time for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. For all of us who would love to be in London but can’t make it, here are some ideas for family fun with your own Olympics. Your Olympics can be for your family or the whole neighborhood, but it is sure … Continue reading
Who doesn’t wish for some new toys as summer goes on–especially if you have a few too many rainy (or unbearably hot) days? Each year the National Association for Gifted Children compiles a list of recommended new toys, focusing on toys that allow children opportunities to think and create. As you think about activities for … Continue reading
I’m not sure why summer makes me think of animals. It may be because in Michigan, most forms of animal life seem to hunker down for the winter and rejoice when summer appears. Or maybe I just want an excuse to show you the great “animal hands” art below. Either way, for this week, animals … Continue reading
I love making up stories. I’ve had a lot of fun inventing flying strawberries, extraordinary islands, and talking cats to amuse my young friends. I also love helping young people invent stories—either in school as a teacher or at home with friends and family. This post is about storytelling with gizmos, tools that will make … Continue reading
What says summer more than a pitcher of lemonade? Today’s Family Fun collection is a guest post from Kaylynn, whose blog A Teacher Without a Class is full of ideas for family activities that are educational and fun. I asked her for five lemon-y ideas that would support creativity. She gave me seven. Would I … Continue reading
If you were to take a patch of earth near your house, how many species would you find living there? This is a great question for pondering, curiosity, and scientific investigation. Consider doing a species tally for a bit of yard, field, woods, or even sidewalk near your school or home. Lots of groups conduct … Continue reading
Remember, for the summer, each Monday Creativiteach will feature family activities designed for both fun and creativity. Our second week of creative Family Fun activities is all about WATER. 1. There is nothing like a warm summer rain, so why should it keep us indoors? Invent a new game that can only be played in … Continue reading
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