[C-53]Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning

■ For courses in Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education.

The 4th edition of this widely accepted, versatile book shows future and current early childhood educators how to integrate children's creativity, play and the arts into their curriculum in a way that fosters learning and growth. Instructor's will find various features within the text that they can use as assignments and as in-class activities to enable students to articulate their child-centered philosophy to families, colleagues, and administrators. Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning lends extensive support to faculty who are themselves at different levels of experience in working with practitioners.


PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF CREATIVE THOUGHT

Chapter 1-Understanding Children's Creative Thought and Expression

Chapter 2-Supporting Children's Play, Games, and Inventions

Chapter 3-Promoting Children's Art


PART II. THE FINE ARTS

Chapter 4-Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance

Chapter 5-Inviting Children's Participation in the Dramatic Arts


PART III. CREATIVE TEACHING

hapter 6-Planning and Managing the Classroom Environment

Chapter 7-Using Classroom Materials and Resources Effectively

Chapter 8-Fostering Creative Thought and Expression

Chapter 9-Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children

Chapter 10-Developing an Appreciation for Children's Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities


APPENDIX

Appendix A: Dance Prop Box

Appendix B: Published Rating Scales to Evaluate Preschool Settings

Appendix C: Noncompetitive Games for Children

Appendix D: Observations of Medical Play

Appendix E: Case Study: Dittos and Elegant Costumes

Appendix F: Resources for Play Materials