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Curiosity2Create is a nonprofit seeking to cultivate curiosity while debunking the fear of failure within the youth surrounding the Chicagoland area by tapping into their innate curiosity and creativity through our extremely unique learning methods!

12.6 books a year. Down from 15.6.Three books, quietly gone. Not because anyone chose to read less — just because that a...
09/27/2026

12.6 books a year. Down from 15.6.

Three books, quietly gone. Not because anyone chose to read less — just because that attention got spent elsewhere. Over a decade, that's thirty books you never read.

Start tonight.

47% of your day, your mind is somewhere else.In the meeting but replaying last night. Reading the page but three tabs de...
09/25/2026

47% of your day, your mind is somewhere else.

In the meeting but replaying last night. Reading the page but three tabs deep in your head.

Attention isn't a trait you have or don't. It's a practice.

So let's practise. 💡

It doesn't have to ring. It just has to be there.Researchers found that having your phone visible on the desk, face down...
09/22/2026

It doesn't have to ring. It just has to be there.

Researchers found that having your phone visible on the desk, face down, silent, untouched, measurably reduces available cognitive capacity. Part of your brain stays on duty, holding the door open for something that might arrive.

That's the tax. You pay it all day and never see the receipt. ⚡

Where's your phone right now? 👇

It’s time to zoom out and reclaim your focus. Rebuild your attention span with our new guide: Deeper Thinking > Endless ...
08/31/2026

It’s time to zoom out and reclaim your focus. Rebuild your attention span with our new guide: Deeper Thinking > Endless Scrolling 💡

Get your copy wherever you buy books!

07/10/2026

Come check us out on the last day of Innovative Schools Summit and if you missed us then feel free to message us about any questions you have!
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03/12/2026

In the classroom, creative thinking and critical thinking often look very different — but they’re deeply connected.

Creative thinking is expansive. It’s where ideas are generated, possibilities multiply, and curiosity leads the way. Students brainstorm, imagine, explore new angles, and allow their thinking to stretch in unexpected directions. It can feel a little messy, a little unpredictable, and that’s part of the process.

Critical thinking, on the other hand, brings structure. It’s where students analyze those ideas, evaluate possibilities, and begin solving problems with intention. Here the thinking becomes more focused, more strategic, and more directed toward a meaningful conclusion.

Both kinds of thinking matter. Creativity opens the door to possibilities, and critical thinking helps determine which ideas actually work. When students learn to move between the two, they develop stronger problem-solving skills and deeper understanding.

It’s not one or the other. It’s a dance between both.

03/10/2026

One of the most common concerns I hear from teachers when we talk about bringing more creativity into the classroom is this: “What if I lose control?”

It’s an honest fear. Classrooms are complex spaces, and structure matters. But sometimes the real question isn’t whether creativity will make things a little messier — it’s whether the current approach is truly helping students engage, think, and participate in meaningful ways.

Creativity doesn’t mean chaos. It means giving students space to explore ideas, collaborate, test solutions, and bring their own thinking into the learning process. Yes, the room might get a little louder. But often that energy is the sound of curiosity, engagement, and ownership taking place.

When students feel trusted to contribute ideas and take part in the learning process, something shifts. Participation rises. Respect grows. And the classroom becomes a place where learning feels alive.
Sometimes loosening control just a little opens the door to much deeper learning.

03/05/2026

One of the most powerful shifts we can make in our classrooms is stepping out of the spotlight. We don’t always have to be the one at the front delivering the lesson. Sometimes the deepest learning happens when students take the lead.

When students are invited to design the lesson, teach the concept, or present the strategy, they move from passive learners to active creators. They have to understand the content well enough to explain it. They have to think critically about how to communicate it. And they often bring tools, ideas, and technology we may not have considered.

Giving students ownership doesn’t mean giving up structure. It means setting clear targets and trusting them to find a path forward. And when we do that, we learn something too — about how they think, how they engage, and how they love to learn.

Sometimes the best teaching move is stepping back and letting students show what they can do

03/03/2026

We always tell students to “think outside the box.” But what if some of the most powerful thinking actually happens inside it?

Creativity doesn’t require chaos. In fact, structure can sharpen it. When students are given clear guidelines, constraints, or boundaries, they’re forced to stretch their thinking in new ways. They can’t rely on randomness — they have to strategize, adapt, and innovate within a framework.

Working within limits challenges students to generate ideas and evaluate them. It blends creative thinking with critical thinking. It teaches them that innovation isn’t just about wild ideas — it’s about making ideas work within real-world parameters.

Structure doesn’t suppress imagination. It focuses it. And when we intentionally design creative exercises with meaningful constraints, we help students build the kind of thinking skills that transfer far beyond the classroom.

02/25/2026

Professional development works best when it feels real. And real means it’s led by people who understand the classroom — not just in theory, but in practice. Teachers can tell immediately when the person in front of them has lived the work.

There’s a different level of trust when professional learning is created by teachers, for teachers. Credibility matters. Relatability matters. Empathy matters. When the facilitator has navigated the same challenges — classroom management, engagement struggles, time pressure, curriculum demands — the conversation shifts. It becomes practical, honest, and actionable.

Teachers deserve training that reflects their reality. They deserve professional development grounded in experience, not just slides. When PD is led by educators who can say, “I’ve been there,” it builds connection — and connection is what makes growth possible.

That’s when professional development stops feeling like an obligation and starts feeling like support.

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DALTON CIR
Plano, IL
32092

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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