Case Study
You have a thoughtful and quiet child in your setting who gets very upset when the group is doing any messy creative activities. He does not like his hands to get messy and he gets visibly upset if he gets paint or other messy materials on his apron or clothes. Therefore he does not really engage with the activity and finds it very distressing.
- How would you encourage this child to engage in creative play and to be happy and positive about doing so?
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