Creativity in schools showcases and evaluates methods of creative learning implemented in schools across the UK by Pablo Productions Ltd. We aim to ignite minds through innovative teaching methods improving attainment across the curriculum. Our engaging and unique creative learning workshops are fun for both learners and educators and provide the tools for young people to become 21st Century Learners. The projects featured highlight some of the innovative creative learning projects that have enriched the learning experiences of both educators and learners.
Heron’s Kitchen saw children inspired by food create a series of deliciously simple recipes that are presented on an inspired DVD and beautifully presented menu cards. The project raised awareness of the benefits of healthy eating in a non judgmental refreshing way.
The children were engaged in writing (recipes + scripts), Speaking Exercises and using digital media without realizing that they were being taught at all. these creative methods of learning make it enjoyable for the children it enriches their learning experience in a truly innovative way and tackles one of the most important issues in schools at the moment, Healthy Eating.
The short film below presents the recipes created by the young chefs in their own inspirational style.
One of the world’s most creative learning spaces celebrated it’s first birthday this week with a big party that gave the local community to chance to reflect on an outstandingly successful academic year at Kingsland Primary School.
The King’s Wings Project reverberated around the world in 2009 when a 360 Jet aeroplane was saved from the scrap heap and became the world’s first flying classroom.
The project has inspired a generation and demonstrates what 21st century creative learning is all about bringing about long term change and enthusiasm for learning that has radiated the whole school with profound and dynamic results.
The Short film below shows how much of a change this has made to the whole school learners and educators.
Would this have made such a difference if it was an outside port-a-cabin? Be creative!
Lindridge Primary School have a ‘state of the art’ computer suite with Macbook computers they want to start using more in school and in family learning. They have been hosting a series of after school creative learning sessions for families to help engage parents in activities. Using modern digital tools families have experienced innovative workshops including animation, photography, film and audio broadcasting. Each session has seen professional artists, parents and pupils working together to produce very innovative outcomes which can be achieved at home.
‘ This project is about having fun with digital media with a family friendly approach that takes the mystery away from technology, the children have been able to help their parents learn new skills and parents are getting more confident each week’ – Mark White, Digital Artist
The project has involved every child in the school working with a range of digital artists and has included professional development sessions with the staff team to help embed the creative learning techniques in the classroom across the whole curriculum.
‘ I am very proud of how the children are working together and producing such an excellent standard of work, we are using our computers in new creative ways and through this project we are engaging more parents in the life of our school’ - Sue Warner, Head Teacher
