The creative characteristic is about inviting children to consider 'what if?' They encourage investigation, inquiry and artistry to explore new possibilities and ways of thinking.
'Creative' unpacked
Teachers may:
- initiate wondering moments, inviting children to consider 'what if?'
- provide opportunities for children to explore new possibilities and ways of thinking
- plan opportunities that encourage investigation, inquiry and artistry
- use a range of questions to extend and encourage new possibilities and ways of thinking.
Children may:
- engage in and elaborate on wondering moments based on prior experiences, e.g. 'what if...?'
- explore new possibilities and ways of thinking including hypothesizing
- engage in opportunities that encourage investigation, inquiry and artistry
- access open-ended materials, resources and spaces to explore, discover and inquire.
"Open-ended exploratory contexts foster both learning and creativity."
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