Creative thinking routines

How are thinking routines useful?

Thinking Routines loosely guide learners' thought processes.
They are short, easy-to-learn mini-strategies that extend and deepen students' thinking and become part of the fabric of everyday classroom life.
Thinking routines exist in all classrooms..

What are examples of thinking routine?

Routine thinking: is a left-brain function.
Focuses more on analytical thought, logic, reasoning, number and written skills.
Creative thinking: is a right-brain function.
Focuses on creativity, imagination, insight, holistic thought, art and music awareness..

What are thinking routines?

A thinking routine is a set of questions or a brief sequence of steps used to scaffold and support student thinking.
PZ researchers designed thinking routines to deepen students' thinking and to help make that thinking “visible.”.

What is creative routine?

Have the students write down 3 words or thoughts, 2 questions, and 1 metaphor or simile about the topic.
Encourage them to capture their thoughts quickly, using words and questions that they think of first..

What is routine thinking and creative thinking?

It can even mean choosing one new way to be creative each month, from cake decorating to flower arranging, furniture refinishing or trying a medium that you've always wondered about.
Without creative routines set it place, it's easy to push aside that part of our brain that's curious and excited to create..

What is routine thinking and creative thinking?

Routine thinking: is a left-brain function.
Focuses more on analytical thought, logic, reasoning, number and written skills.
Creative thinking: is a right-brain function.
Focuses on creativity, imagination, insight, holistic thought, art and music awareness..

5 daily habits to encourage creativity in your life

1. Develop a routine (and stick with it)
2. Get it down on paper
3. Keep your eyes and mind open
4. Try something new
5. Take some “me-time”