Creativity
Program 5: Creativity Skills Training Session
Why
Creativity fuels innovation and self-expression. This program encourages participants to tap into their imaginative potential, fostering a culture of innovation.
What
Participants will engage in a series of activities that stimulate creativity, including art, storytelling, and brainstorming sessions.
How
By embracing creative thinking, participants will develop a unique perspective, enhancing their ability to tackle challenges with fresh, inventive solutions.
Duration:
2 hours
Target Audience:
Government School Children
1. Introduction to Creativity (15 minutes)
- Icebreaker Activity (5 minutes): “Story Chain”
- Participants take turns adding sentences to create an imaginative story.
- Welcome and Objective (5 minutes):
- Explain what creativity means and why it’s valuable in school, problem-solving, and personal expression.
- Group Discussion (5 minutes):
- Ask participants about times they felt proud of something creative they did.
2. Stimulating Imagination (30 minutes)
- Activity 1 (10 minutes): “Imagination Exercise”:
- Provide a prompt (e.g., “Imagine you can fly”). Ask participants to describe what they would do.
- Activity 2 (10 minutes): “Picture This”
- Show a picture or object. Participants create a story or describe its purpose in a creative way.
- Activity 3 (10 minutes): “Draw Your Dream”
- Provide paper and art supplies. Ask participants to draw something they dream of.
3. Creative Expression (30 minutes)
- Activity 1 (15 minutes): “Express Yourself Through Art”
- Provide art supplies and encourage participants to create anything that comes to mind.
- Activity 2 (15 minutes): “Creative Writing Challenge”
- Provide a prompt (e.g., “If I could visit any place in the world…”). Participants write a short story.
4. Problem-Solving with Creativity (30 minutes)
- Activity 1 (15 minutes): “Invent a Solution”
- Provide a simple problem scenario. Ask participants to invent a creative solution.
- Activity 2 (15 minutes): “Creative Solutions Brainstorm”
- Present a problem and encourage participants to brainstorm unique and imaginative solutions.
5. Practice and Feedback (30 minutes)
- Group Activity (15 minutes): “Creative Collaboration”
- Participants work in pairs or small groups to create something unique together.
- Group Discussion and Feedback (15 minutes):
- Ask participants to share what they’ve learned about using creativity in problem-solving.
6. Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes)
- Group Discussion (10 minutes):
- Ask participants to share one creative idea they came up with during the session.
- Closing Remarks (5 minutes):
- Summarize the session and encourage participants to continue using their creativity in all aspects of their lives.
