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Jumpstart Creativity! is a book of games and activities that any primary teacher can do quickly, at the beginning of a lesson or as a time-filler, with little preparation. They grab children’s attention and get them focussed on learning.There are more than fifty provocative games and activities including, 'An Alien in the Cage is Worth Two on the Moon’ and 'Faced with a Smilemma, Everybody Wins' to ‘jumpstart’ creativity in any Key Stage 2 or 3 classroom. Practical, easy-to-do and vastly entertaining, the ‘jumpstarts’ will suit a range of learning styles – from the visual, auditory or kinaesthetic to the cognitive.The jumpstarts cover:
This book investigates how short, low-preparation activities can effectively stimulate creative thinking and focus in primary and middle school students. Stephen Bowkett, an experienced educator and author, provides a structured collection of games designed to integrate seamlessly into existing lesson plans. The framework relies on the premise that brief, provocative exercises can bridge the gap between passive listening and active cognitive engagement across various learning styles.
What You Will Find
Educators frequently cite this text as a practical resource for managing classroom transitions and maintaining student attention. Experts highlight the book's accessibility and its utility as a foundational tool for teachers seeking to incorporate creative thinking into daily instruction.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN-10:
0203931890
ISBN-13:
9780203931899
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