The article presents the characteristic features of creative and innovative people, and of creative and innovative thinking. It explains the importance of fostering and developing creativity in the educational and learning process, while describing the possibilities of encouraging and growing creativity and innovation in school. The relationship between creative and talented students is introduced along with an in-depth definition of creativity and innovation, which are embedded in historical science. This is followed by an analysis of the inclusion of creative and innovative skills in primary and secondary school history curricula, together with suggestions to upgrade the curricula with a more detailed definition of the opportunities for promoting creativity and innovation in history classes. Details on didactic and learning approaches are provided with specific examples of how creativity and innovation can be fostered in history classes. In addition, a description is given of the ways of encouraging creativity and innovation in history classes, enabled by modern and innovative learning environments. The article concludes with examples of formative assessment, and assessment of creativity and innovation in history classes.