Bridging the Gap: Creativity Tips and Gifts for the Holidays
“It’s not about the gifts, it’s about those memories that we want to make with our children and our students.”
– Dr. Cyndi Burnett
Hosts & Guests
Cyndi Burnett
Matthew Worwood
Episode Transcription
Bridging the Gap: Creativity Tips and Gifts for the Holidays
How do you support your children’s creativity, and make meaning and connections this holiday season? What gifts should you get your children this year that will help nurture their creativity? We have some ideas! In this special holiday episode of the Fueling Creativity podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood share activities and traditions to promote creative thinking as a family during the holidays. Plus, they share lots of affordable gift ideas that promote creative thinking in children of all ages.
What holiday memories would you like to make with your kids or students this year?
Low-Cost Creative Gift Ideas for Kids in 2021:
- Bug box
- Foam Tiles
- ZOOB Builderz
- Magna-Tiles
- Outschool classes
- Guess Who Game? Make your own Guess Who Game.
Mid-Range Cost Creative Gift Ideas for Kids in 2021:
Higher-End Creative Gift Ideas for Kids in 2021:
Resources Mentioned:
How to combine two puzzles together.
Tips for Making Holiday Cards on DadsforCreativity.com
Family Game Night Make Your Own Rules Video!
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