The eight studio habits of mind are a set of thinking skills that help students develop their creativity and problem-solving skills. They are intended to be learned while creating art.
The eight studio habits of mind:
Develop craft: Use and care for tools and materials, and learn the practices of an art form
Engage and persist: Embrace challenges and develop focus
Envision: Picture the next steps in your work
Express: Create works that convey an idea, feeling, or meaning
Observe: Look carefully to see things
Reflect: Think about your work and learn from mistakes
Stretch and explore: Reach beyond your capacities, explore without a plan, and learn from mistakes
Understand art worlds: Learn about art history and current practice
These habits help students:
Refine their creativity
Develop problem-solving skills
Increase their resilience
Connect with their communities