Creativity

Using imagination and generating new ideas

Creativity is about how learners generate new ideas and possibilities across a wide range of settings and complements problem-solving.

The first few steps focus on the ability to share and express different possibilities, and to generate ideas when given a simple prompt.

The focus then shifts to applying creativity to suggest improvements, combine concepts, identify opportunities for innovation, and develop success criteria.

Suggested activities to try at home to build the skill:

• Fashion designer. Choose a theme, then create designs for a new outfit. The clothes could be inspired by some existing designs that you then adapt, or could be completely new. Draw illustrations or create designs on the computer and talk about them to others at home.
• Games Designer. Create a storyboard or play for a brand new computer game. Think about an existing game you enjoy, then change the characters, setting and/or challenge to make it new. Talk about your ideas with someone at home.