Expressive Arts and Design in the Early Years: Supporting Young Children's Creativity through Art, Design, Music, Dance and Imaginative Play

This book provides practical information and ideas for incorporating expressive arts and design into early years education, covering all aspects of arts provision from visual arts to dance, drama, music, and imaginative play. It promotes a child-led approach and includes practical tools for assessing the arts environment and overcoming challenges.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a treasure trove of inspiring ideas for all early years practitioners and leaders, offering 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. Its primary objective is to enhance practitioners' confidence and expertise in facilitating rich and enjoyable opportunities for the arts that support all aspects of children's development.

Drawing on the latest research, the book underscores the significance of the arts in children's lives and advocates for a child-led approach that builds on children's own interests and stage of development to extend learning. It covers all aspects of arts provision, from the visual arts to dance, drama, music, and imaginative play, providing practical tools for assessing the arts and design environment and including:

• Full-color photographs and case studies showcasing the arts in action
• Links to practice boxes in each chapter for hands-on exploration
• Strategies to support a positive inspection process
• Ideas for exploring media and materials
• Insights into the challenges of the arts curriculum and strategies to overcome them

Written by a renowned consultant, this book offers a wealth of practical advice and is an essential resource for practitioners seeking 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.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415703185