Children who amaze their teachers with unusual responses to questions, who display a keen sense of humor, who perhaps are nonconforming and unpredictable are thinking creatively. Because creative thought often goes against the set rules of a strict classroom or home, adults may be irritated by the behavior of a creative child.
Adults often do not recognize the value these creative children bring to families and classrooms. Eventually, these children become the adults who make a difference in our world with their creative problem-solving skills.