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Melinda Kolk, Editor, Creative Educator
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Working to support educators bringing creativity, educational technology, and project-based learning to their classrooms. www.thecreativeeducator.com
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For over 17 years, Creative Educator has focused on sharing effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in learning.

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Creative Educator features articles on project-based learning, creativity, classroom management, creativity tools, and technology integration for classroom integration.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Have students create a vision board to represent what it will look and feel like when they reach their 2025 SMART goals. #SEL

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December 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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THERE IS NO DECISION THAT WE CAN MAKE THAT DOESN'T COME WITH SOME SORT OF BALANCE OR SACRIFICE.
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THERE IS NO DECISION THAT WE CAN MAKE THAT DOESN'T COME WITH SOME SORT OF BALANCE OR SACRIFICE. #education #teachers
December 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Learning the roles of a collaborative group can improve teamwork and prepare students for modern citizenship and work. #PBL

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December 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Play isn't just for vacation! Re-invigorate learning with the power of play.

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December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Your Team is a Gift! #gratitude #collaboration #teamwork

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December 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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50 classroom activities for kindergarten
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December 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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5 Essential Tools for a Creative Journey by @peterhreynolds #creativity

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December 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Looking for that just-right graphic organizer? Make your own in minutes with the Graphic Organizer Maker:

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December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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50 classroom activities for 2nd grade
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50 Activities for 2nd Grade
Hands-on ideas to engage students in meeting standards and learning goals.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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IF you are looking to build student questioning skills, especially for PBL-style projects, it's time to explore the Question Formulation Technique from the Right Question Institute

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December 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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50 classroom activities for 4th grade
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December 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Traditional haiku contain a kigo, or season word, making them a great poetry style for winter writing.

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December 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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50 classroom activities for 1st grade
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December 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Engage your emerging readers with a favorite story and then adapt it to meet your writing and content goals.

Free guide!

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December 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Use this list of books to engage students in creative project work that connects reading and writing with a winter-theme.

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December 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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6 ways to foster, show and practice gratitude

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December 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Inspire your 6th graders with these creative lesson plans #standards #digitalwriting

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December 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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December 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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In today's world, creativity is an essential skill. Here are some ideas to help you nurture and grow creative capacity in yourself and your students.

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December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Holiday lesson idea: create infographics to explain different holiday traditions.

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December 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Data storytelling is a powerful way to build literacy and numeracy along with necessary skills for future data science work.

15+ ideas to get you started!

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December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Creative lesson plans to inspire your first-grade learners
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December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Make it matter!!! Move from projects to PBL by focusing on ideas, work, and effort, #PBL

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December 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Work to ensure that student learning uncovers big ideas and doesn’t simply cover content. Know the WHY of your content.

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December 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM