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Nurturing creativity : an essential mindset for young children's learning / Rebecca Isbell & Sonia Akiko Yoshizawa.

Isbell, Rebecca T. (Author). Yoshizawa, Sonia Akiko, author. (Added Author).
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The Center Library 372.2103 Isb 2016 146608 Stacks Available -

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  • ISBN: 9781938113215
  • ISBN: 1938113217
  • Physical Description: 162 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2016]

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note: What is creative thinking and why do we need it now? -- Understanding the creative process -- The environment: a look inside classrooms that inspire creativity -- Characteristics of creative children and adults -- What is the teacher's role? -- The role of play in creativity -- Extending thinking with materials -- Displaying and documenting children's work -- Expanding the community of support.
Summary, etc.: Young children have great capacity for creativity that thrives when it is nurtured. Early childhood teachers have the opportunity to inspire children's innovative thinking and doing by: Including creative opportunities across all domains of learning ; Designing a beautiful space that encourages children's experimentation and play ; Extending children's learning and challenging their thinking ; Documenting children's thought processes and displaying their work ; Involving families and the community in children's creative endeavors ; Reflecting on your beliefs and practices about creativity and nurturing your own creativity ; Learn how to support children as they problem-solve, explore and share new ideas, and collaborate with others, and watch their confidence and capableness grow.
Subject: Creative ability in children > Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Creative thinking in children > Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Arts > Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Creative activities and seat work > Study and teaching (Early childhood)

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