ABSTRACT
Creativity can and should be developed. Teaching creative thinking strategies to students is a long-term investment upon which they will be able to draw throughout their lives. Although an element of the arts, creative thinking and action occur in all areas of human endeavor, including the everyday lives of all people. In the classroom, barriers to teaching creatively may be present, but they can be overcome through the application of creative thinking. When teachers develop an understanding of creativity, model creative thinking and behaviors, and teach creatively, a classroom climate can be established that enhances the teaching and learning experience for students.
