Early Years Impact Cultivating Creativity: Don't Be Daunted!
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Jul 13, 2025 
David Goodger, CEO of Early Years Wales, shares his passion for creativity in early childhood education. He emphasizes that creativity is a mindset essential for both children and adults. Goodger discusses Bill Lucas’s Creative Habits of Mind, linking creativity to resilience and innovation. He highlights the importance of dynamic, child-led learning environments and urges educators to foster curiosity without constraints. With insights into future job readiness and the necessity of play, he inspires listeners to embrace creativity as a vital part of the learning process.
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Nervous Drawer, Creative Thinker
- David Goodger says he was the most nervous drawer at school but always creative in other ways.
- He used clip art to teach and realised creativity is a way of thinking, not just drawing.
Creativity Isn't Opposed To Academics
- David observes creativity often sits at the periphery because systems historically prioritise English, maths and science.
- He argues creativity and academic success can and should coexist for all children.
Build Creative Habits Across Subjects
- Try cultivating the Creative Habits of Mind: inquisitive, persistent, disciplined, imaginative, collaborative.
- Frame these habits across subjects so pupils practise creativity alongside academic learning.
