Expressive Arts and Design in the Early Years: Supporting Young Children's Creativity Through Art, Design, Music, Dance and Imaginative Play Contributor(s): McTavish, Anni (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415703182 ISBN-13: 9780415703185 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2025 This item may be ordered no more than 25 days prior to its publication date of December 31, 2025 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Education | Elementary |
Dewey: 372.21 |
Physical Information: 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Full of inspiring ideas for all early years' practitioners and leaders, this book provides clear and detailed information about expressive arts and design in the early years and how to plan for this area of learning across a wide variety of different settings. It aims to develop practitioners' confidence and expertise in facilitating rich and enjoyable opportunities for the arts that support all aspects of childrn's development. Based on the latest research, the book highlights the importance of the arts in children's lives and promotes a child-led approach that builds on children's own interests and stage of development to extend learning. Covering all aspects of arts provision from the visual arts to dance, drama, music and imaginative play, the book offers practical tools for assessing the arts and design environment and includes:
Written by a leading consultant and offering a wealth of practical advice, this book is essential reading for practitioners wanting to support children's creativity through a wide range of art and design experiences, whether they work in a group setting or from home as a childminder. |