Deck 2: Nurturing Creativity

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative work?

A)It is a traditional design.
B)It is similar to other works.
C)It serves a need or solves a problem.
D)It is created by someone with talent.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which child is most likely to exhibit creative behavior?

A)a sick, hungry child
B)a child who feels secure
C)a child who is taught there is only one right way to do something
D)a child afraid to take risks

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Children's play is considered a creative act because it:

A)mimics adult behavior.
B)is spontaneous and imaginative.
C)is hard to understand.
D)is time-consuming.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a responsive activity?

A)making a mural of flowers after a walk in a garden
B)learning a song about the topic of study
C)following up a collage experience by making collages using different types of paper
D)making a finger painting for the first time

Question 5

Active listening can include:

A)humming a song while a child talks.
B)nodding your head while a child talks.
C)looking away as a child talks.
D)repeating the child's words verbatim.

Question 6

Which of the following will best nurture children's creativity?

A)scolding a child for spilling paint on the floor
B)cutting out a shape for a child having trouble using a scissors
C)putting "good job" stickers on each child's art work
D)providing time for children to explore new materials and techniques

Question 7

If it is necessary to interrupt children who are immersed in an art activity, a teacher should do all the following EXCEPT:

A)make eye contact.
B)speak gently.
C)tell children they have worked long enough.
D)offer assurance that the work can be finished later.

Question 8

A creative arts activity:

A)allows children to make their own choices.
B)has simple directions.
C)is always messy.
D)is very time-consuming.

Question 9

The exploration stage of skill building is different from the creative process because:

A)the goal is to produce something unique.
B)the purpose is to learn how the technique or material works.
C)it allows the child to solve problems.
D)it is just messing around.

Question 10

Creativity can be seen as:

A)the creation of products that can be sold.
B)sticking with the rules.
C)using problem solving skills.
D)being uncontrolled.

Question 11

What are the characteristics of creative people as identified by Theresa Amabile?

A)They are persistent, flexible thinkers who are skilled in their area of learning and are self-motivated.
B)They are hard-working people who accidentally solve problems.
C)They enjoy getting rewards for coming up with new ideas.
D)all answers are correct

Question 12

We can help children gain the knowledge needed for creativity in art by:

A)providing models for them to copy.
B)setting limits on their freedom to explore.
C)describing the arts elements they use in their creative work.
D)offering a new arts activity every day.

Question 13

Which of the following activities develops cutting skills and nurtures creativity at the same time?

A)giving children different thicknesses of paper to cut into shapes and use in their collages
B)showing children how to fold paper and cut out hearts
C)cutting out and putting together a paper rabbit pattern
D)telling children how dangerous scissors are

Question 14

Which is an example of elaboration in thinking?

A)A child acts out a story playing the parts of all the characters.
B)A child thinks of many ways to use a paintbrush to make different lines.
C)Two children combine their clay animals to create a new animal.
D)Children shake bells to accompany a song.

Question 15

The best way to provide children opportunities to practice using new materials or techniques in order to build arts skills is to:

A)provide regular access to activities and materials that have already been introduced.
B)offer a different arts activity every day.
C)repeat the same arts activities every day.
D)vary arts activities slightly every day.

Question 16

Which of the following is the most appropriate thing to say to a child about his painting?

A)"I like how you used all this green!"
B)"All this green makes me feel upset!"
C)"That's the best painting you ever made!"
D)"You used so many different greens in this painting!"

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of fluency in thinking?

A)making a collage by combining two different pictures
B)playing a role in a skit
C)painting a line with a paintbrush
D)thinking of many ways to move creatively to the same piece of music

Question 18

During the incubation stage, the child may:

A)talk to other children.
B)walk away from the project.
C)give up on the project.
D)stare off into space.

Question 19

To provide an intrinsically motivating environment, a teacher should:

A)give out stickers.
B)say "Good work" when children make something creative.
C)provide many choices and be accepting of the artwork children produce.
D)decorate the walls with the children's best work.

Question 20

What role does knowledge play in the creative process?

A)Smarter people are more creative.
B)It makes it easier to imitate other creative works.
C)It provides a basis from which to explore new ideas.
D)all answers are correct

Question 21

List the factors you would consider in selecting a creative arts activity for young children.

Question 22

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
a.knowledge b.motivation c.skill
d.immersion e.incubation f.production
the development of expertise in using tools and materials or in carrying out an action

Question 23

A teacher gives a child blue and yellow paint and asks, "What color will these make when they mix together?" This is an example of which kind of response?

A)describing an art concept
B)paraphrasing
C)soliciting a prediction
D)eliciting a story

Question 24

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
a.knowledge b.motivation c.skill
d.immersion e.incubation f.production
the inner drive to accomplish something

Question 25

Write a short, easy­to­read letter addressed to children's families suggesting at least three ways they can respond
positively to their children about their artwork and performances.

Question 26

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
a.knowledge b.motivation c.skill
d.immersion e.incubation f.production
being intensely focused on creating something unique with this knowledge and skill

Question 27

List the six components of the creative process and write a one sentence description of each.

Question 28

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
a.knowledge b.motivation c.skill
d.immersion e.incubation f.production
the tangible expression or product that is the end result of the creative process

Question 29

List three ways to build a child's self­confidence in the arts.

Question 30

Write an example of each different way to respond to children about their arts production.
1.positive feedback
2.active listening
3.questioning

Question 31

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
a.knowledge b.motivation c.skill
d.immersion e.incubation f.production
a period of time in which individuals think and process what they know and what they wish to do

Question 32

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
a.knowledge b.motivation c.skill
d.immersion e.incubation f.production
what individuals already know about what they are exploring