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Set creativity aglow and feel the burn, because these pages positively sizzle with ideas that will ignite the imagination! Ignite Your Ideas: Creativity for Kids is the eighth book written by multiple award-winning author and gifted education specialist, Dr. Joanne Foster. This book is for children aged ten and up. However, parents, teachers, and others will also discover important information and abundant strategies to fortify their own creativity, and to inspire the young people in their lives. With its convenient format and relatable content, readers will soon discover why creativity matters, how it develops, how to nurture it, how family members can support one another, what to do if creativity is a struggle, and what's needed most in order for creativity to ignite from within the environment and from within the recesses of one's mind. The various chapters can be read consecutively or not, but the book culminates with detailed descriptions of 100 sure-fire ways to spark creativity across many different areas of interest (alongside tips for organizing and optimizing these ways). Within the book, Dr. Foster also provides current resources, thought-provoking quotes, a mini-glossary, surprising avenues of discovery, reassurances, and other helpful information that will entice kids to extend their curiosity and ability levels; explore the wonders of the world; and become happily creative at home, school, and elsewhere. This book is not another craft book for children. It is bursting with ideas designed to fuel possibilities--glimmers, flashes, intentions, inventions, and collaborations--through the arts, technology, science, and other domains. Ignite Your Ideas is about finding and seizing diverse opportunities for learning, fulfillment, and creative expression, and it includes countless suggestions for initiating, participating in, sharing, and building upon activities. In the same way that the author's award-winning Bust Your BUTS shines a bright light on procrastination, and energizes kids (and adults), Ignite Your Ideas enlightens readers, and motivates them, too. The pages are ablaze with understandings and strategies that generate exciting, accessible choices, and joyful creative experiences for kids and their families. This book is the perfect match to help ignite meaningful and imaginative ideas!

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"As an abstract painter, I'm constantly seeking inspiration and different ways to renew my creativity. The ideas in this book are fresh and exciting, and they will inspire kids AND adults. The author encourages readers to find and embrace possibilities and to express themselves creatively. ""Ignite Your Ideas"" is motivating and relevant, and it will spark the imagination of anyone wishing to reap the joyous benefits of living life creatively. Rina Gottesman - award-winning contemporary artist. ""Ignite your Ideas"" by Joanne Foster is a nurturing book that will enhance the creative sparks within us. The book is full of valuable information sure to fortify that magic synthesis called creativity. Joanne provides a plethora of approaches, calling on people, words, ideas, prompts, and suggestions to help readers better engage in becoming more creative. The book promotes creative thinking, problem solving, and cognitive skills for kids--and for adults, too. ""Ignite your ideas"" is a wonderful text to help us all delve more proactively into our creative selves. Michael F. Shaughnessy, Professor, Eastern New Mexico University, Professor, Eastern New Mexico University, Editor - Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity ""Joanne Foster Ed.D. has written a highly engaging book for children addressing the awesomeness and freedom of living life through the lens of creativity. The book presents a scaffolding to help guide children to find their own paths. Creativity becomes a profound journey existing within each and every child. The book further provides inspirational quotes from creativity scholars and poses prompts and direction to ignite wonder. End of chapter summaries help solidify concepts. Highly recommend."" Marianne Kuzujanakis, MD, MPH A tone of vitality pulsates through her book as Joanne taps into this life source of energy. Anchored in wonder and gratitude, curiosity and resilience, her creativity abounds in exploring the topic, using word play and citing suitable quotes. Her 100 surefire ways to ignite creativity offer ideas for kids and families to initiate vivacity and fresh originality into everyday life. I can't wait to try out some of her engaging ideas! Gloria van Donge - International Author I'm very excited about your book because your voice is full of genuine care, pragmatism, and balance, which is rare nowadays. Milena Z. Fisher, Cofounder and Editor of The Creativity Post, and AI Program Developer Ignite Your Ideas speaks to children in a way that opens up possibilities and wonder, inspiring them to look both within and at the world around them. Dr. Foster's passion for living a creative life is contagious, as she empowers children to be courageous, self-advocate, be aware of their emotions, and embrace change. Packed with ideas and strategies, this book teaches, encourages, and motivates children to not only live creative lives, but ones full of growth and adventure. Dan Peters, Ph.D., author of ""Make Your Worrier a Warrior,"" ""From worrier to Warrior,"" ""Boosting Your Child's Natural Creativity,"" and ""Bright, Complex Kids"", Host ""Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan."" Joanne Foster has written a book for young people aged 12 and up on how to spark, kindle, and enjoy their creativity. Ignite Your Ideas is full of surprising insights into what creativity actually is, and how anyone can decide to be creative. Ignite Your Ideas includes sections on overcoming creative struggles, making the right environment to develop your creativity, and finding the support you need. This book is a kid-friendly resource that might just be life-changing for kids who haven't yet found a way to make their own kind of magic. (NOTE: Parents can learn interesting stuff from this book too!) Dona Matthews - Author and Developmental Psychologist Like starting a small fire and watching it grow, Ignite Your Ideas bursts with inspiration, encouragement and endless suggestions to be creative--even for children who think they're not. Foster delivers a toolbox of insights and skills to help children thrive in imaginative and fun ways. Do your children and yourself a huge favor--read it. Susan Newman, PhD., author of ""Little Things Long Remembered, Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day"" Wonder, imagination, effort, and choice accelerate creativity. The author's suggestions for all this--and more--will inspire readers to get creating! Scott Barry Kaufman - Cognitive Scientist, Author, and Podcaster Choose to unlock your creative potential with this amazing new book! Easy-to-read and well-organized, ""Ignite Your Ideas"" will help you understand creativity and use it to spark positive change in your life and the lives of others. In her friendly and engaging style, Dr. Foster offers a variety of current and historical examples, thorough explanations, practical strategies, and helpful resources that will appeal to young people and all those who support them. Jaime Malic, PhD - Teacher and Leadership Program Coordinator, St. Clement's School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada"

"""Ignite your Ideas"" by Joanne Foster is a nurturing book that will enhance the creative sparks within us. The book is full of valuable information sure to fortify that magic synthesis called creativity. Joanne provides a plethora of approaches, calling on people, words, ideas, prompts, and suggestions to help readers better engage in becoming more creative. The book promotes creative thinking, problem solving, and cognitive skills for kids--and for adults, too. ""Ignite your ideas"" is a wonderful text to help us all delve more proactively into our creative selves. Michael F. Shaughnessy, Professor, Eastern New Mexico University, Professor, Eastern New Mexico University, Editor - Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity ""Joanne Foster Ed.D. has written a highly engaging book for children addressing the awesomeness and freedom of living life through the lens of creativity. The book presents a scaffolding to help guide children to find their own paths. Creativity becomes a profound journey existing within each and every child. The book further provides inspirational quotes from creativity scholars and poses prompts and direction to ignite wonder. End of chapter summaries help solidify concepts. Highly recommend."" Marianne Kuzujanakis, MD, MPH A tone of vitality pulsates through her book as Joanne taps into this life source of energy. Anchored in wonder and gratitude, curiosity and resilience, her creativity abounds in exploring the topic, using word play and citing suitable quotes. Her 100 surefire ways to ignite creativity offer ideas for kids and families to initiate vivacity and fresh originality into everyday life. I can't wait to try out some of her engaging ideas! Gloria van Donge - International Author I'm very excited about your book because your voice is full of genuine care, pragmatism, and balance, which is rare nowadays. Milena Z. Fisher, Cofounder and Editor of The Creativity Post, and AI Program Developer Ignite Your Ideas speaks to children in a way that opens up possibilities and wonder, inspiring them to look both within and at the world around them. Dr. Foster's passion for living a creative life is contagious, as she empowers children to be courageous, self-advocate, be aware of their emotions, and embrace change. Packed with ideas and strategies, this book teaches, encourages, and motivates children to not only live creative lives, but ones full of growth and adventure. Dan Peters, Ph.D., author of ""Make Your Worrier a Warrior,"" ""From worrier to Warrior,"" ""Boosting Your Child's Natural Creativity,"" and ""Bright, Complex Kids"", Host ""Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan."" Joanne Foster has written a book for young people aged 12 and up on how to spark, kindle, and enjoy their creativity. Ignite Your Ideas is full of surprising insights into what creativity actually is, and how anyone can decide to be creative. Ignite Your Ideas includes sections on overcoming creative struggles, making the right environment to develop your creativity, and finding the support you need. This book is a kid-friendly resource that might just be life-changing for kids who haven't yet found a way to make their own kind of magic. (NOTE: Parents can learn interesting stuff from this book too!) Dona Matthews - Author and Developmental Psychologist Like starting a small fire and watching it grow, Ignite Your Ideas bursts with inspiration, encouragement and endless suggestions to be creative--even for children who think they're not. Foster delivers a toolbox of insights and skills to help children thrive in imaginative and fun ways. Do your children and yourself a huge favor--read it. Susan Newman, PhD., author of ""Little Things Long Remembered, Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day"" Wonder, imagination, effort, and choice accelerate creativity. The author's suggestions for all this--and more--will inspire readers to get creating! Scott Barry Kaufman - Cognitive Scientist, Author, and Podcaster Choose to unlock your creative potential with this amazing new book! Easy-to-read and well-organized, ""Ignite Your Ideas"" will help you understand creativity and use it to spark positive change in your life and the lives of others. In her friendly and engaging style, Dr. Foster offers a variety of current and historical examples, thorough explanations, practical strategies, and helpful resources that will appeal to young people and all those who support them. Jaime Malic, PhD - Teacher and Leadership Program Coordinator, St. Clement's School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada"

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Joanne Foster, Ed.D. has worked in the field of gifted education for over 30 years. She has a Master's degree in Special Education and Adaptive Instruction, and a Doctoral degree in Human Development and Applied Psychology. Her writing reflects her experience as a parent, educator, consultant, and community advocate.

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