Creative Learning in the Early Years
Title | Creative Learning in the Early Years PDF eBook |
Author | Ruksana Mohammed |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 269 |
Release | 2018-06-12 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1351796917 |
Taking a fresh look at the role of creativity within the early years, this accessible guide explores what is meant by creativity and considers how creative skills, behaviours, and thinking can be identified and fostered in the individual child. Underpinned by the latest research and policy, chapters illustrate how creative attitudes can be adopted in all subject areas, and opportunities for creativity maximised. Creative Learning in the Early Years acknowledges the power of creative processes in helping children reach their full potential in the early years and beyond. Photocopiable work tools enable the reader to plan, observe, assess, and record progress as they develop playful and creative approaches, whilst practical advice and demonstrable examples are easily integrated into existing practice. Topics addressed include: recognising and encouraging creative tendencies stimulating the child’s imagination developing adult creativity and self-awareness creating enabling environments and creative spaces using documentation and planning to inspire creativity. An exciting and accessible guide which encourages exploration, experimentation, reflection, and development, Creative Learning in the Early Years will support current and future early years practitioners as they discover the rich opportunities opened by creative practice.
Developing Creativity and Curiosity Outdoors
Title | Developing Creativity and Curiosity Outdoors PDF eBook |
Author | Julie Johnson |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 280 |
Release | 2018-06-18 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1351599844 |
This accessible guide will inform, prompt and inspire practitioners as they develop their own creativity and seize the rich opportunities offered by outdoor environments to cultivate and encourage the creative skills of the young children in their care. Including information on Forest School, Developing Creativity and Curiosity Outdoors builds on theories of creative learning and development, and offers a wealth of ideas and activities for application in a range of outdoor settings. From designing and building structures, to making music and exploring colour, shape and pattern, this book illustrates how engagement in and with the natural world might extend children’s creative development, encouraging them to speak, listen, move freely, play and learn. Case studies demonstrate good practice and each chapter concludes with questions, encouraging the reader to reflect on and develop their own practice. Practical ideas can be adapted for use in more urban environments, and further reading, online resources and lists of suppliers make Developing Creativity and Curiosity Outdoors an essential resource for those looking to maximise the natural curiosity of children. This book will give early years practitioners and students the confidence and knowledge they need to embark on an exciting journey of outdoor discovery with young children.
Creative Learning and Play
Title | Creative Learning and Play PDF eBook |
Author | Sinéad E. Kelly |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | Early childhood education |
ISBN | 9781838413439 |
A comprehensive new guide to planning, implementing and reviewing play to promote a child’s learning, creativity and well-being in the ELC setting. Themes and theories are applied to practice throughout.
Creative Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Title | Creative Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage PDF eBook |
Author | Pamela May |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0415478367 |
First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Creative Activities for the Early Years
Title | Creative Activities for the Early Years PDF eBook |
Author | Stella Skinner |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 205 |
Release | 2007-02-22 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1446225526 |
′An excellent resource for all those working with young children... jam-packed with exciting, inspirational activities that encourage young children to nurture their creativity and imagination while helping practitioners to facilitate what children do naturally... It is a book that celebrates and encourages original thought and action to support learning through exploration and investigation, recognising that creativity is about representing one′s own image and not reproducing someone else′s′ - Early Years Educator ′[I]nspirational... This book is easy to read, refreshing and exciting, and I would recommend it to all those working with young children. It is also useful for students, clearly articulating the reasons for providing well-organised child-initiated creative opportunities rather than adult-directed activities′ - Nursery World It is an interesting and informative manual aimed at those who work with children in the 3-5 years age range, and is therefore most suited to anyone in a Pre-School or Day Nursery setting, and could also be valuable to a Reception Teacher...over all, I found this to be a very useful book′. - National Childminding Association Packed full of exciting ideas and powerful visual aids, this book will help those working with young children to encourage and nurture their creativity and imagination. The book takes examples of what has worked in an early years setting, and transfers these inspirational activities onto the page. The book includes: " practical activities in Art, Dance and Music and ideas on how to link them together; " advice on how to make the most of music, lighting, space and nursery resources; " showing how the work supports the Foundation Stage Curriculum; " ideas for cross-curricular work; " suggestions for recording children′s progress; " advice on how to choose materials, and a list of specialist suppliers. Everyone involved in working with young children should read this book. Nursery practitioners, early years teachers, Sure Start workers, play workers and Children′s Centre staff will find it an invaluable resource. It is also useful for specialist staff in hospitals and other areas of health.
Creativity and Early Years Education
Title | Creativity and Early Years Education PDF eBook |
Author | Anna Craft |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2002-12-31 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0826457428 |
Creativity is firmly embedded in curricular, exam and inspection schemes. Focusing on children aged three to eight, this book discusses the teaching of creativity, explaining the implications for practice, theory and policy, through a consideration of pedagogy, curriculum, learning and assessment.
Nurturing Creativity
Title | Nurturing Creativity PDF eBook |
Author | Rebecca T. Isbell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Arts |
ISBN | 9781938113215 |
Tap into children's natural curiosity and scaffold their creative abilities across all domains of learning--and nurture your own creativity!