1. What is creativity all about? 2. The origins of creativity. 3. The benefits of creativity. 4. Measuring the impact of creativity. 5. The social, educational and political context for creativity. 6. Testing for creative traits. 7. Creating the conditions for creativity. 8. Can creativity enhance early brain development? 9. Using different art forms in early years practice. 10. Creative practices. 11. Creative pedagogies. 12. What stops creativity?
A guide for practitioners that highlights the importance of the arts and creativity in early childhood
Ruth Churchill Dower is the Director of Earlyarts, which she established in 2002. She is also a trainer, consultant and speaker and has written a number of articles on the topic of creativity in the early years, including for The Guardian. She lives in Holmfirth, UK.
Capturing the inherent creativity of children and using it to
empower, learn and change children themselves - and us - is what
makes this book such a great read. Churchill Dower makes the case
that language, social interaction and positive brain development
are just the beginning of what being creative can deliver for
society via our children. Exploration and the very joy of play our
only limited by our imaginations.
*Gregory Lane, Soho Family Centre*
In a culture where children are increasingly represented by numbers
this thought-provoking book is an essential, much needed read.
Research based throughout leaving you with a passionate desire to
bring creativity to the forefront of education. Ruth balances
knowledge of the crucial importance of creativity in early years
with practical, motivating methods and questions for reflection to
inspire, challenge and improve practise.
*Kate Shelley, Tales Toolkit*
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