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Lesson 111 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPCreative Thinking Part 2
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Creative thinking is the ability to come up with new ideas and solutions.
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Creative thinking is the ability to come up with new ideas and solutions. It involves using your imagination and looking at problems in different ways. For example, if you need to build a birdhouse, instead of just following a standard plan, you might think about using recycled materials or designing it in the shape of a castle. This kind of thinking helps in everyday life, like when you’re trying to solve a math problem or even when you're writing a story. By being creative, you can turn ordinary things into something special and unique!
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1 of 2What is creative thinking?
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