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If we are looking to develop creativity in our children, what behaviors should we nurture?  In Your Child's Growing Mind (New York:  Three Rivers Press, 2004) Jane Healy lists characteristics of creative people:

• Intense absorption in activities
• Seeing patterns and relationships
• Combining things or ideas in new ways
• Challenging assumptions because of a reasoned-out difference of opinion
• Coming to a decision independently and taking action based on it
• The ability to shift from one idea to another
• Having a strong intuition — "seeing" the answer to a problem
• The ability to take a risk
• Asking "what if" questions and making insightful observations
• The tendency to create and test hypotheses
• Tolerating ambiguity while exploring alternatives
• Finding enjoyment in thinking and working alone

Inspiring Spaces not only talks about how to create inspiring classroom spaces, but also is highly inspirational through its generous display of creative classroom spaces.  The book is built around seven principles of design:

• Nature inspires beauty
• Color generates interest
• Furnishing defines space
• Texture adds depth
• Displays enhance the environment
• Elements enhance ambiance
• Focal points attract attention

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