Children-ignited Creativity
As we celebrate CreativeKids’ 25th anniversary, we have found so much hidden treasure among our youngsters. We thought we were teachers but found that children are masters of imagination that ignites the creative fire within us. Creativity is a gift to all of us, not just for an elite few. Let us collaborate to build a creative community in which children can develop creativity as a life-long competency.
“Hidden Treasure from Children 2016” Video Series
Episode 1 – Be Resourceful
What is this strange black shape?
Hint from our instructor: Every child is innately imaginative, so much more than adults are!
Episode 2 – Be Imaginative
What is this strange black shape?
Hint from our instructor: Every child is innately imaginative, so much more than adults are!
Episode 3 – Be Fearless
Oh! I made a mistake! What should I do?
Let 11-year-old Ryan show you how to turn it into a Happy Mistake!
Episode 4 – Be Fun-filled
Tell children a story about a fish’s adventure. Then give them some plastic bottles, colored paper and pens. They will be sharing ideas and enjoying the fun of art-making and group work!
Episode 5 – Be Child-like
Teacher: Do we have tails?
Students: NO!
Then one 2.5-year-old girl raised her hand and said…
(Find her answer after 0:30 of the video)
Episode 6 – Be Curious
As we grow up, the more we learn, it’s likely that we become more and more cautious. Are we forgetting something in the journey?
Episode 7 – Be Witty
Teacher: What to do if children cry?
Student: Turn on the fan to dry their tears!
Teacher: What to do if children are noisy?
Student: Ask superman to come get them!
Episode 8 – Finale
“Ask like an Artist
Answer like a Designer
Build like an Architect”
With experiences over the past 25 years, we will guide children to develop the sensitivity of an artist, the sensibility of a designer and the mindset of an architect. Let’s get prepared for an unknown future with creativity!
Ohpama.com’s Coverage
“Stand back to ‘facilitate’ children’s self-discovery”
Published on 14 April 2016 (in Chinese only)
“Can the most ‘valuable’ form of art be accessible to all?”
Published on 17 May 2016 (in Chinese only)
“Creativity is the greatest weapon for achieving mission impossible”
Published on 15 August 2016 (in Chinese only)
“Not just about ‘drawing’ – Learn to ‘think’, ‘ask’ and ‘do’ through creative art”
Published on 13 September 2016 (in Chinese only)
“The first Young Architects Program guides children to become future architects”
Published on 22 November 2016 (in Chinese only)
Event Highlights
“Unbounded Creativity” Easter Parent-child Beach Workshop at Ma Wan
On 3 April 2016, we gathered with 30 families of our students on Ma Wan’s Tung Wan Beach. Through parent-child activities, parents discovered their children’s unique creative attributes.
Workshop and Exhibition at Ednovation Fest
At the Ednovation Fest held on 26-27 November 2016, we organized the “Rethinking a School Chair” Workshop, and guided children and parents to redesign classroom chairs, breaking education barriers with design thinking. We also exhibited our students’ models of inclusive playgrounds and cardboard chairs on site.
Ednovation Fest is co-organized by The Good Lab, Ednovators, EDiversity, and HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity. CreativeKids is one of the nine founding organizations of Ednovators, and a partner of EDiversity.
