Creativity In Everyday Life
- Jeannine Ernst

- Sep 25
- 2 min read
When most people hear the word creativity, they think of art supplies or music. But creativity is bigger than that—it’s about thinking differently, solving problems, and exploring ideas in new ways. At The Creative Clubhouse, we believe creativity belongs in every classroom, workplace, and home.
Creativity in the CLASSROOM can look like:
Students being asked to find solutions to daily classroom problems.
A teacher encouraging multiple solutions to the same math problem.
Brainstorming items needed to put on a classroom play.
Kids using recycled materials as part of an art project.
Inventing alternate endings to a story or book.
👉 Benefits: Builds confidence, problem-solving skills, imagination, curiosity, & collaboration
Creativity at HOME looks like:
Cooking with what’s in the pantry.
Having children help rearrange a room to make it more functional or help solve simple everyday problems.
Inventing games to play together & keep kids engaged.
Raiding the recycling bin & finding new ways to use old or used items.
Spending time in the yard exploring found natural materials.
👉 Benefits: Helps family members adapt, find joy, and face challenges with imagination,
fostering growth & strengthening the family unit.
Creativity at WORK shows up when:
Teams brainstorm new ways to connect with customers.
Managers invite fresh, bold ideas.
Employees solve problems with unexpected approaches.
👉 Benefits: More flexible, innovative workplaces where employees thrive
& the company grows faster.
🌟 Why Creativity Matters Everywhere, EveryDay
Creativity is more than a skill—it’s a mindset. It helps children and adults:
Build resilience
Improve communication
Develop problem-solving skills
Boost confidence
See new possibilities
At The Creative Clubhouse, we believe everyone deserves a chance to explore, experiment, and grow through creativity, and we are here to broaden children's access to creativity in everyday life—at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
“Think left and think right, and think low and think high; Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.” Dr. Seuss








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