{"product_id":"harold-and-the-purple-crayon-back-to-school-morning-work-creativity-activities-11899770","title":"Harold and the Purple Crayon Creativity Challenges - Finish the Picture Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn about growth mindset at the beginning of the school year with these read aloud creativity activities for \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon \u003c\/em\u003eby Crockett Johnson!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as \u003cstrong\u003edivergent thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem they have to solve using their creativity. These challenges are short, lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy implementing these challenges on a regular basis, students are able to exercise their creative muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreativity challenges can be used as a quick warm-up before a STEM challenge to help jumpstart students’ creativity. They can also be used for morning work, brain breaks, and at various other times throughout the school day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection to Literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis STEM challenge is designed as a companion to \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/em\u003e by Crockett Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis STEM activity is designed to support teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs. It aligns with NGSS, Common Core, and TEKS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor sticks, crayons, or markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- New description editor --\u003e","brand":"Carly and Adam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633531519085,"sku":"11899770","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4457\/4061\/files\/HaroldandthePurpleCrayonCreativitySTEMChallenge.jpg?v=1791301646","url":"https:\/\/store.carlyandadam.com\/products\/harold-and-the-purple-crayon-back-to-school-morning-work-creativity-activities-11899770","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}