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Abstract
This article provides information about children's creativity in the People's Republic of China. More specifically, it introduces the Chinese cultural and social background along with the school and family environments as they relate to young children's creativity. The article also provides some suggestions for schools and families to foster creativity as a crucial skill in the twenty-first century.
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Suggested Websites for Creative Development
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