Design Thinking
A creative process where groups build concepts by allowing a free flow of shared ideas. Project Littlefoot promotes design thinking for education by offering a creative team experience at an early age. Program directors are instructed to facilitate group interactions between the children while deferring judgement and encouraging wild ideas, in an effort to increase the creative output of the children.
Creativity
An expressive intelligence which inspires confidence. Creativity enhances problem solving skills leading to meaningful and personalized learning opportunities. Along with a supportive environment, children are given all the tools they need to express their ideas. A creative toolkit is given to each child, which they are allowed to personalize however they want. Inside the box are high quality materials and accessories that they can use to express their ideas.
Narrative
A universal way of expressing thoughts and building an understanding of the world around us. Narrative skills allow humans to share experiences. Children learn to represent ideas through stories, a valuable life skill. Through the use of felt boards, storyscapes (a storyboard landscape), and acting, just to name a few, children learn the structure of stories as they construct their own narration.
Collaboration
Group participants work together to reach a common goal. Children learn the importance of being a part of something larger than themselves. Communication skills improve and shared interest creates a community. The program sets out to create one story, thus all the activities are done as a team. Individual ideas are encouraged, but compromises and team mentalities are created through the program.
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