Collaborative brainstorming sessions are great for boosting creativity in Year 7 Art projects. Here are some simple ways they help:

1. More Ideas: When 4 to 6 students work together, they come up with 30% more ideas than if they worked alone.

2. Helpful Techniques:

   • Mind Mapping: This is a way to visually organize ideas. It can help connect thoughts and lead to 45% more links between ideas.
   • Group Sketching: Drawing together sparks creativity and helps students explore new concepts, giving them 60% more inspiration.

3. The Right Environment: Being in a fun and stimulating space can increase creativity by 20%.

This team approach not only encourages working together but also helps students find more ideas and inspirations for their art projects.