Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to plan and lead opportunities which encourage children’s engagement in expressive arts and design

Watch this video, produced by educationgovuk and on the YouTube website, following Paige through an extremely creative morning in the EYFS as she explores dance and the visual arts. Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything that can be used in your setting?

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text: Encouraging engagement in expressive arts and design
‘Expressive arts and design in the EYFS’ webpage on the Surrey County Council website

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click on the icon to the left to read an article on 'Creativity and Play: Fostering Creativity' on the PBS website.
Click on the link to read 'Creativity: Find it, promote it' produced by the QCA to promote pupil's creative thinking and behaviour across the curriculum.
NB you do not have to buy this book, you should be able to borrow it from your local library.
Find and read a copy of ‘Working with Children in the Early Years’: Eds; Jane Devereux and Linda Miller, published by David Fulton (2003) Chapter 16 ‘Creative and Imaginative Experiences’ by Bernadette Duffy.
Click on the icon to the left to look at this online document to learn more about how to create treasure baskets for babies and children to explore from the City of York Children Centres.

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