How to inculcate creative thinking in children using Mathematics?

Listed below are a few strategies teachers can use to instill the skill of creative thinking in students: 

1. a) Make your lessons more relevant. Allow students to be active participants in the learning process rather than passive listeners. 
2. b) Begin by introducing a simple idea and gradually increase the difficulty level. Try to use basic examples to describe real-world difficulties. 
3. c) Put pupils in problem-solving settings by giving them challenges with multiple solutions. 
4. d) Encourage kids to ask questions and raise challenges. Encourage children to participate in learning activities on their own. 
5. e) Instruct students to examine their surroundings, people, circumstances, and so on, in order to establish the habit of observation. 
6. f) Experimentation with various learning methodologies such as assignments, projects, and so on. 
7. g) Try to create challenges that require diverse thinking and demonstrate numerous approaches to solving them. 
8. h) Do recognise pupils who come up with novel ideas. 
9. i) Strengthen your perseverance. Avoid getting bored while tackling tasks. 
10. j) Practise taking risks and engaging in innovative activities. 
11. k) Avoid inflexible and fixed problem-solving patterns. 
12. l) Encourage connection with teachers and peers.