Wow. Coloring your own version of the Italian flag is going to help them tap into their creativity?!? Maybe I am just too much of a rabid homeschooler, but my kids are really creative -- when I let them be creative. You know, do whatever they want. Compliance and creativity don't go we'll together. Those activities sound pretty insulting, even to a 7 year old. No wonder your son doesn't care to participate!