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Nurturing Creativity and Innovation: Unlocking the Potential of Education

“Don’t think outside the box; think like there is no box.”

In today’s rapidly changing world,
fostering creativity and innovation has
become paramount in education. As
Principal of Bal Bhavan Public School, I
firmly believe that nurturing these
skills is essential for preparing our
students for a future that demands
adaptability, problem-solving, and
entrepreneurial thinking. By providing
an environment that encourages Additionally, integrating arts, music,
creative thinking and cultivating an and other creative disciplines into the
innovative mindset, we empower our curriculum enhances students’ ability
st u d e n t s to b e c o m e a c t i ve to think laterally, strengthening their
contributors to society. In this article, creative muscle.

we will explore the significance of Encouraging Problem-Solving Skills:
creativity and innovation in education Problem-solving lies at the heart of

and discuss effective strategies to creativity and innovation. To cultivate
foster these skills among students. this skill, educators should emphasize
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perspectives, allowing students to to society. prepare d to t hrive in an e ver-ev o ng
express their ideas freely, and E m b r a c i n g Te c h n o l o g i c a l w orld.
providing opportunities for Advancements: Vividh Gupta, Principal
collaboration, we create a fertile Incorporating technology in education Bal Bhavan Public School

ground for creativity to flourish. can unlock new avenues for creativity Mayur Vihar-II, Delhi-110091
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