Promote creativity and creative learning in young children
This video from Early Childhood Innovation examines ‘Why encourage creativity in children?’. Watch the video and make notes on things you could use in your role.
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- ‘Developing young children’s creativity: What can we learn from research?’ written by Caroline Sharp of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
- ‘Promote creativity and creative learning in young children’ from Hodder Education
- ‘Creativity’ from the JRank Psychology Encyclopedia website
- ‘Creativity for kids: Benefits and tips for nurturing an innovative mind’ from Maryville University
- ‘Nurturing creativity and imagination for child development’ from Bright Horizons
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- Research the concept of treasure baskets. Consider what kinds of items might be included and the purpose for doing so
- Obtain a copy of Fun with Messy Play : Ideas and Activities for Children with Special Needs by Tracey Beckerleg. This is published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN 978-1-84310- 641-8. Consider how the activities support the concept of creativity and creative learning
- Explore the website of the National Foundation for Educational Research for research on creativity and creative learning.
- Research the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning. How does the Reggio philosophy and approach differ from that used in your own setting?
- ‘The impact of creative initiatives on wellbeing: a literature review’ from the Creativity, Culture and Education (CCE).
- This article on ‘Encouraging creativity and independence’ is from the Community Playthings website.
- Think And Challenge
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