FunThink: 12 Tools for Creative Problem Solving

by C. Ray Frigard, C.R. Frigard (Also Writing As)

12 Tools for Creative Problem Solving is the first book that uses engaging hands-on activities to guide the educator/student through the problem solving process using 12 proven creativity tools.There are no special skills needed to be successful in the FunThink activities. They are designed to draw out innate creativity as well as spark original thought and creative problem solving. The activities are appropriate for ages 8 through adult.Through research in creativity development and drawing on 40 years experience in design, invention and teaching, Funthink is a curriculum that will help children and adults experience the creative process first hand.

68 pages, Paperback

First published June 19, 2008

About the author

Librarian Note: Also writes under the name C.R. Frigard.

C. Ray Frigard is an artist/sculptor, creativity educator and presenter at national education conferences using material from his two books: Arthink: Creativity Skills for 21st Century Careers and Funthink: 12 Tools for Creative Problem Solving. He draws inspiration for his novels from the arts and his time in New York City in portraying his characters and setting. He is married, has four adult children and two granddaughters and now lives in Minnesota.

Reviews

[Fred Limmel · Rating 5 out of 5]

FunThink by Ray Frigard was a very interesting, engaging book to read, but more importantly, it is a very interesting and engaging tool for use in the classroom; my classroom. The book easily supports a teachers efforts in making their classroom a setting for the creative process. Ray supports the teacher with a firm foundation in rationale and real world application. He offers wonderful suggestions for classroom use that I have personally seen inspire children to things they never had otherwise imagined. The children have fun while using simple everyday objects easily found in the home or classroom. This tool would support homeschooling groups as well.