**2. Creativity**

Broadly speaking, creativity denotes producing something novel and useful [3]. Various definitions and models have been associated with creativity. Differing variations, however, do not mean confusion nor contradiction, rather, refer to how creativity was elaborated and discussed in detail in different contexts [3]. The current chapter explores creativity according to the CAT's Cradle [5]. The model argued three

factors for flourishing creativity in terms of creative climate, creative attitudes, and creative thinking. These factors have been applied in educational contexts [6].

### **2.1 Creative climate**

It refers to the environment of a home, a classroom, a school, or a culture. Kim argued that creative climate goes beyond physical settings to include psychological aspects [7]. A creative climate in a classroom, for example, includes both physical support like time and resources, in addition to psychological supports, such as trust and collaboration. In this regard, educators call for creativity-developing behaviors of teachers, such as focusing on solving, for example, math problems in different ways or appreciating unusual ideas [8]. Such a creative climate allows students to freely discuss their opinions, make mistakes and offer novel solutions [9]. Creative climate paves the way for individuals to display and develop their creative attitudes and creative thinking.
