
Being Creative
Easy Read

Easy Read

Creativity means having ideas.
You can show ideas in stories, art, or music.

We can all be creative.
You can write, draw, or make music.

You might like to cook and make food.

You may like to act or sing.

Many things can be creative.
You can paint a picture.
You can shake maracas.

You can use creativity in science.
Creativity helps solve problems.
Creativity helps invent new things.

Some people who think differently are also creative.

You can use creativity to show your feelings.

You can share your creativity, like dancing together.

We all like different creative things.

There might be creative groups near you.
You can share and learn with others.

If you are worried about your health, talk to a doctor or health visitor.
This Easy Read was created in October 2025
Review date: October 2028
The Easy Read Library was created by Growing Different. Each guide is designed using clear language, simple layouts, and photo symbols to support understanding. We develop it with the families that will use it.
The symbols used are from Photosymbols and are included under licence.
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We follow the Easy Read Standard 2026, developed by Photosymbols.
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Reference
Photosymbols Ltd (2026) The Easy Read Standard: An Evidence-Based Framework for Accessible Information. Version 1.0. January 2026. Developed by Photosymbols Ltd


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