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Have you had it up to here with bubble tests? We hear you! To make learning really stick, kids need art, music, drama and hands-on activities. That's why we've gathered ideas for every grade level for incorporating more creativity into your day. Read on and then tell us how YOU make time for creativity

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) ignites young people's Creative Confidence - the ability to harness creative skills to solve problems - using advanced digital media tools and tested storytelling techniques. With greater creativity, and a greater belief in their own abilities, young people will be more engaged in their education and better prepared for a fast-changing global economy.

When I'm not dressing up with my pocket protector in my eMathGuy uniform, I'm more commonly referred to as Bill Doherty. I've been teaching for 30 (gasp!) years, the past 11 of those at a high performing Northern California public high school, where I teach math and serve as the school's Technology Coordinator. I've always enjoyed finding creative ways to bring the beauty of the mathematical world to students, and my work in technology has enabled me to dabble with lots of cool tools that help my own students communicate math more effectively.

If you would like to explore math with a sprinkle of creativity, check this site out! CJ

Much like Wordle. Creative representation of words.

Much like Wordle. Creative representation of words.

Visual, creative ways for students to organize information to influence more critical thinking skills to guide them in thinking and writing skills to boost their experience in Common Core through technology! Try me! Sample this site and prepare for upcoming information on it, presentation scheduled: April 5, 2013 at the title 1 meeting by CJ.

Inklewriter is a free tool designed to allow anyone to write and publish interactive stories. It's perfect for writers who want to try out interactivity, but also for teachers and students looking to mix computer skills and creative writing.

NGAkids Art Zone interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these activities are suitable for all ages. Simply select a thumbnail image at the left or click one of the colorful banners above to learn more about each program.

With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations - and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively - essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge.

Visit the storymaking steps, transmedia digital tools, and the featured StoryKeeper's Gallery designed to inspire and jump start beginners. These one-of-a-kind artistic learning adventures are meant to lift the spirits, spark creativity and imaginations while deepening content and technical skills as digital authors experience the process of merging the ancient art of oral storytelling with a palette of transmedia tools.

Build thinking skills with project-based learning Project-based learning (PBL) engages students in deep thinking while connecting their learning in the classroom to the world around them.