Creativity Development in Early Childhood: The Role of Educators, an article written by Doireann O’Connor discusses the impact of educators on young student creativity. O’Connor talks about research regarding creative play and its importance on early childhood education, promoting that if students’ creativity is not fostered during their early educational years, they will have a difficult time developing those skills (if at all) later in life. Educators need to be aware that by engaging students in play and exploration, we are promoting skills they will carry with them throughout their lives.

“The creator is an innovator, a problem solver, an entrepreneur, an artist.”

O’Connor promotes creative exploration through play and experience. Students who are engaged in an activity and able to use their imagination will develop ways to utilize their imagination in creative and constructive ways. Thinking about things not as they are, but as what they could be. Exploring possibilities that, perhaps have not been thought of previously.