Creativity and the Arts with Young Children (Paperback)

by Rebecca Isbell (Author), Shirley C. Raines (Author) "This chapter explores creativity and the importance of the creative arts in early childhood education..." (more)
Key Phrases: arts with young children, complete learning center book, furry mitten, New York, Michael Talley, Reggio Emilia (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
My overall impression of the text is that it is well-written covering the arts, not just the visual arts, but all of the arts.

The greatest strengths of this text are: the wonderful activities that are included the open-ended art activities. It is very difficult to find open-ended art activities the clarity with which the author speaks uses language that students relate to easily this book is just the right length so that I can bundle it with another book and the cost is kept to a minimum for the students.

Overall, I like this book. The content is interesting and presented in a very usable way. I am interested enough to look deeper into each chapter and find out what content is described and how the authors view each topic, such as play or creativity.

This book appears to be a very nice undergraduate text. It is well organized, and provides books, childrens literature, and web sites that are helpful at the end of each chapter some of the photographs are wonderful.

Product Description
Creativity and the Arts with Young Children, 2e is written specifically for early childhood educators as well as professionals who work with children birth through age eight. The focus of this book, now in it’s second edition, is on making the vital connection to music, movement, drama, and the visual arts in all areas of the classroom, as well as, developing creative teachers and professionals who will be able to foster an artistic environment. The book includes observations and pictures of teachers and children that demonstrate practical ways the arts can be used to help children reach their potential. There are expanded sections on multi-intelligences, Reggio Emilia, divergent questioning, and art recipes, and the book also includes literacy connections, and activities for adults at the end of each chapter. There are many ideas in the book for open-ended activities that are important for the development of young children and will encourage them to think in new ways. The standards and recommendations from professional organizations are addressed so that the reader can recognize what goals these organizations believe are important in the early years. Thorough in its coverage, the text speaks to children with special needs and cultural diversity, leaving the reader with the most complete information regarding arts in the young child’s learning environment.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (April 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418030724
• ISBN-13: 978-1418030728
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #556,560 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Creativity, June 5, 2008

By	L. Hilla "L.Hilla" (China Grove, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is excellent. I have only had to read the first 4 chapters to date. I have learned so much about creativity and young children.

I thought of myself to be a creative person until I read these first couple of chapters.