Description

ISBN: 9780717159741
Published: 2014
Author: Sinéad E. Kelly
A new practical guide to understanding and planning creative activities that promote a child’s learning, development and well-being, with specific regard to age and stage of development.
Introduces and examines the role and benefits of creative media – such as movement and dance, visual arts, drama and music – as a form of communication, therapy and education.
Applies the themes and principles of Aistear and Síolta to all activities.
Demonstrates examples of child-led indoor and outdoor activities based on the creative arts curriculum, with emphasis on process-based play.Provides clear step-by-step instructions for planning, implementing and assessing activities, taking possible financial and time restrictions into consideration.
Emphasises the role of the adult in facilitating the child’s engagement within the creative arts curriculum.
Presents recent changes in legislation and pre-school regulations in Ireland, and current views and findings on creativity in early childhood.
Follows the ethos of the HighScope model, while referring to the work of other philosophies such as Reggio Emilia.
Wriiten For:
Creative Arts for Early Childhood Level 5 module [5N1769] and Early Childhood Arts and Culture Level 6 module [6N1936], as part of the Early Childhood Care and Education QQI awards
Any childcare modules where creative activities form an integral part of assessment
Table of ContentsHow to Use this BookChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Creative Environment and Play Partnerships
Chapter 3 Planning, Implementing and Assessing Activities
Chapter 4 Creative Play and Developmental Stages
Chapter 5 Exploring and Creating
Chapter 6 Exploring and Creating: The Outdoor Play Space
Chapter 7 Creative Play and Positive Mental Health
Chapter 8 Unlocking the Adult’s Creativity
Chapter 9 Creative Safe Environments
Chapter 10 Creative Arts Assessment
References and Resources