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Creativity And The Arts With Young Children

ISBN: 9780766820333 | 0766820335
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Pub. Date: 6/12/2002

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SummaryTable of Contents
Creativity and the Arts with Young Children takes an innovative look at integrating the arts into all aspects of the early childhood program. It shows how the creative arts enrich a curriculum and become a motivating tool for engaging young children to acquire knowledge, make connections to other subject areas, work harmoniously with others, and expand the possibilities for children who learn in different ways. Providing key information for including the essential elements of art, music, movement, drama, and play into the early childhood classr... MORE
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Forewordxix
Prefacexxi
How to Use This Bookxxiii
Special Featuresxxiii
Ancillariesxxv
Acknowledgmentsxxvii
Reviewersxxix
About the Authorsxxxi
Creativity
1(34)
Creative Episode
1(1)
Introduction
1(2)
What is Creativity?
3(1)
Creativity and Young Children
3(2)
Dimensions of Creativity
5(7)
Theories and Models
12(8)
Relating Creativity to Programs for Young Children
20(3)
Individual Differences
23(1)
Environmental Conditions for Creativity
24(1)
The Importance of the Creative Arts
24(3)
Summary
27(1)
Key Terms
27(1)
Reflection
28(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
28(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
28(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
29(1)
Notes
30(1)
References
30(1)
Additional Reading
31(1)
Children's Literature Connection
32(1)
Helpful Web Sites
33(2)
The Creative Teacher with Creative Children
35(28)
Creative Episode
35(1)
Early Childhood Teachers
35(1)
The Creative Teacher: (an Teachers be Creative?
36(2)
Learn to be a Child Again
38(3)
Characteristics of a Creative Teacher
41(6)
Encouraging Creativity
47(1)
Making Mistakes
47(1)
Respect for Differences
48(1)
Cooperative and Interactive Thinking
48(1)
Teaching for Creativity
49(1)
Strategies
49(2)
Fostering Creativity with Activities and Materials
51(1)
The Physical Environment
52(1)
Displays
53(1)
Accessibility of Materials
54(1)
Summary
55(2)
Key Terms
57(1)
Reflection
57(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
57(1)
Possibilities for Adult Learners
57(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
58(2)
Notes
60(1)
References
60(1)
Additional Reading
60(1)
Children's Literature Connection
61(1)
Helpful Web Sites
62(1)
The Important Role of Play
63(34)
Creative Episode
63(1)
Historical Perspective
64(1)
Theories of Play
65(1)
Modern Theories
65(1)
Constructivist Theory
66(3)
Social Constructivist Theory
69(1)
Brain Development
70(1)
Importance of Play
71(1)
Benefits of Play in the Curriculum
72(1)
What are the Qualities of Play?
72(1)
Playfulness
73(1)
Social Play
74(2)
Sociodramatic Play
76(1)
Sociodramatic Play in the Early Childhood Classroom
77(1)
Play Environment
77(1)
Learning Centers (Play Centers)
78(5)
The Teacher's Role in Play
83(2)
Multicultural Considerations
85(1)
Children with Special Needs
86(2)
Working with Parents
88(1)
Summary
89(1)
Key Terms
89(1)
Reflection
89(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
90(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
90(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
91(2)
Notes
93(1)
References
93(2)
Additional Reading
95(1)
Children's literature Connection
95(1)
Helpful Web Sites
96(1)
The Many Forms of Art
97(44)
Creative Episode
97(1)
Art is Basic
98(1)
Theories Related to Art
99(2)
Stages of Artistic Development
101(7)
Variations in Artistic Development
108(2)
Principles of an Art Program for Young Children
110(4)
Art Education
114(3)
Aesthetics
117(1)
Creating Art
118(2)
Art with Computers
120(1)
Three-dimensional Art
120(3)
Group Projects
123(1)
Art Center
124(1)
Theme Study
125(1)
Folk Art
126(1)
The Reggio Emilia Approach
127(1)
Children as Art Critics
128(1)
Display of the Children's Work
129(1)
Summary
130(1)
Key Terms
130(1)
Reflection
131(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
131(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
131(2)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
133(2)
Junk list
135(1)
Notes
136(1)
References
136(1)
Additional Reading
137(2)
Children's literature Connection
139(1)
Helpful Web Sites
140(1)
Music: It Begins in Infancy
141(32)
Creative Episode
141(1)
Musical Development across the Early Childhood Years (Birth through Eight)
142(6)
Goals for Music in Early Childhood
148(1)
The Early Childhood Teacher
148(1)
Elements of Music
149(7)
Playing Music
156(4)
Moving to Music
160(1)
Music Center
161(1)
Creating Music
162(1)
Summary
163(1)
Key Terms
163(1)
Reflection
163(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
164(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
164(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
165(1)
Music Resources
166(3)
Notes
169(1)
References
169(1)
Additional Reading
169(1)
Children's literature Connection
170(1)
Helpful Web Sites
171(2)
Creative Movement: More Than the Hokey Pokey
173(22)
Creative Episode
173(2)
Theory
175(1)
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
175(1)
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
176(1)
Constructivist Theory
176(1)
Principles of Physical Development
176(2)
Stages of Development
178(1)
Planning for Movement Activities
179(2)
Becoming Aware of Bodies in Space and Movement
181(1)
Music and Movement
181(1)
Dance
182(1)
Centers and Curriculum Activities That Incorporate Movement
183(2)
Movement As Interpretation of Knowledge
185(1)
Outdoor Play
186(1)
Summary
187(1)
Key Terms
187(1)
Reflection
188(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
188(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
188(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
189(3)
Notes
192(1)
References
192(1)
Additional Reading
192(1)
Children's literature Connection
193(1)
Helpful Web Sites
194(1)
Creative Drama in the Early Childhood Classroom
195(32)
Creative Episode
195(2)
Drama Matches How Young Children learn
197(1)
Multi-Sensory learning
197(1)
Background of Creative Drama for Young Children
198(1)
Stages of Drama Development
198(1)
Benefits of Creative Drama
199(1)
Process or Product
200(1)
Types of Drama for Young Children
201(12)
Dealing with Classroom Issues
213(1)
Planning Drama
213(2)
Children as an Audience
215(1)
Conventions of the Theater
216(1)
Appreciating Theater
216(1)
Grouping for Drama
217(1)
Summary
218(1)
Key Terms
218(1)
Reflection
218(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
219(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
219(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
220(1)
Resources for Masks and Puppets
221(1)
Puppet Junk Box
221(1)
Puppet Stages
222(1)
Notes
223(1)
References
223(1)
Additional Reading
223(1)
Children's literature Connection
224(1)
Helpful Web Sites
225(2)
Creativity across the Curriculum and throughout the Classroom
227(30)
Creative Episode
227(1)
Introduction
228(1)
Definitions of Curriculum Development
228(2)
Planning for a Creative and Integrated Curriculum
230(1)
Beliefs about How Children learn
231(2)
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
233(2)
The Project Approach
235(1)
Emerging Curriculum and the Reggio Emilia Approach
236(2)
High/Scope Approach
238(1)
Time and Scheduling for the Integration of Curricular Themes
239(5)
Integrated Curriculum and the Subject Area Disciplines
244(2)
Cleaning Up Our Creek
246(1)
Initiating Activities, K-W-L Charts, and Culminating Activities
246(2)
Creative Expression in the K-W-L Chart on ``Cleaning Up Our Creek''
248(1)
Summary
248(1)
Key Terms
249(1)
Reflection
249(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
249(1)
Possibilities for Adult learners
250(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
250(1)
Notes
251(1)
References
251(1)
Additional Reading
252(1)
Children's Literature Connection
253(2)
Helpful Web Sites
255(2)
The Expressive Arts in the Early Childhood Classroom and Curriculum
257(22)
Creative Episode
257(1)
Definitions and Rights of the Child for the Expressive Arts
258(2)
Orientation to the Arts Curriculum
260(2)
Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Process Versus Product Issue
262(1)
Experts Versus Classroom Teachers
262(3)
Creating a Classroom for the Expressive Arts
265(4)
Artist-in-Residence Inspires Multiple Creative Activities
269(3)
Summary
272(1)
Key Terms
272(1)
Reflection
272(1)
Thinking about the Creative Episode
273(1)
Possibilities for Adult Learners
273(1)
Open-ended Activities for Young Children
274(1)
Notes
275(1)
References
275(1)
Additional Reading
276(1)
Children's Literature Connection
276(1)
Helpful Web Sites
277(2)
Appendix A The Child's Right to the Expressive Arts: Nurturing the Imagination as Well as the Intellect279(8)
A Rationale for Imagination and Creativity
280(4)
Conclusion
284(1)
References
284(3)
Appendix B The National Standards for Arts Education287(2)
Appendix C The Ducks That Could Not Swim289(2)
Appendix D Basic Rules for Brainstorming291(2)
Appendix E Clay and Play Dough Recipes, and Tools293(2)
Helpful Hints Before You Begin
293(1)
Recipes
293(2)
Appendix F Traditional Children's Songs for Guitar and Autoharp295(4)
References
298(1)
Appendix G Rhymes and Finger Plays299(2)
Appendix H Stories to Dramatize with Young Children301(8)
References
307(2)
Appendix I Primary Thematic Unit: Icky Sticky Fun!309(8)
Overview
309(1)
Art Center
310(1)
Lesson Plan 1. Design: Turning Sticky Mud Pies into Houses
311(2)
Lesson Plan 2. Dramatics: Pretendo
313(1)
Lesson Plan 3. Creative Problem-solving: What's This Sticky Stuff?
313(1)
Lesson Plan 4. Movement: Don't Get Stuck in the Human Pretzel
314(1)
Lesson Plan 5. Art: Sticky Recipes
314(1)
Literature Connection
315(2)
Appendix J Prek-K Thematic Unit: The Bubble Factory317(4)
Overview
317(1)
Lesson Plan 1. Art: Bubble Surprise
317(1)
Lesson Plan 2. Creative Drama: Carefree Cruising
318(1)
Lesson Plan 3. Movement: Tug of Bubbles
318(1)
Lesson Plan 4. Art: Bubble Recipes
319(1)
Literature Connection
319(2)
Glossary321(16)
Index337

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