Hafize Çelik

Jan 5, 2024 | creativitypost.com | Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Joanne Foster

Is your child’s class a hub of creativity? Are children encouraged to tackle problems and to try unique approaches? To stray off the beaten path when tackling assignments? To take a longer if necessary to finish something that requires additional thought or imagination? To brainstorm ideas with one another? To seek a wide range of resources? The key to all of that?

Nov 2, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik |Joanne Foster

“A brave and adventurous spirit, fueled by curiosity and wonder, can be motivating, and lead to greater knowledge, pride, joy, and creativity.” ~ Ignite Your Ideas, p 56 On the Home Front Recently, I listened to a wonderful sermon by Rabbi Samuel Kaye wherein he focused on the importance of listening to children, and respecting their curiosity. He used the phrase “brave wonder” to describe children’s creativity, inquiry, delight, surprising insights, spontaneity, and magical moments of clarity.

Oct 23, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Jessica Koehler |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik

As I pen this piece, children’s mental health is, sadly, in a crisis. Both in the USA and globally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in five children have a mental disorder. Most mental health authorities contend that recent pandemic-related stressors, the impact of global warming, international conflicts, growing economic disparities and widespread poverty, and political and social unrest have all amplified the challenges that kids face today.

Oct 20, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Jessica Koehler |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik

It’s my pleasure to connect with Julie Skolnick, who draws upon her experience working with families and the 2e population, and also elaborates upon aspects of the “Cycle for Success” process that she writes about in her new book, Gifted and Distractible. In this interview, Julie provides insights on how to nurture children’s creativity. 1) In your book, Gifted and Distractible, you discuss three overarching topics, Understanding, Strategies, and Advocacy, in relation to supporting 2e learners.

Sep 21, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik |Joanne Foster

This post was co-authored by Dr. Pablo Tinio, Department of Educational Foundations, Montclair State University. Despite the vast scholarship in the psychology of art and aesthetics, we are still only starting to learn about the kinds of thoughts, insights, and understandings that people gain from experiencing art.