Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade
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The fifth edition of this widely accepted, versatile book shows future and current early childhood educators how to integrate children's creativity, play, and the arts into their curriculum in a way that fosters learning and growth and meets accountability measures. · NEW Curriculum Accommodations for Diverse Learners (Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)–Sections provide specific research-based suggestions for working with diverse learners. · NEW Play and Arts Integration Charts–Provide suggestions for integrating play and each of the art forms across the curriculum by content area. · NEW MyEducationLab Videos and Artifacts Integrated in Book– Accompanied by assignable questions, online video clips and classroom artifacts from this powerful resource illustrate key points in the text. · NEW National Standards Correlations–This appendix reference tool is cross-referenced by chapter, showing how and where the content meets national standards in the arts, the content areas, and in early childhood teacher education. · Classroom Scenarios–Separated by grade level, these brief vignettes open each chapter, offering students a view into real classroom situations. · Frequently Asked Questions andResearch-Based Answers–Each chapter contains 3 to 5 FAQs with answers, allowing students to use these responses to build a repertoire of authoritative responses to questions that noneducators and other educators often ask. · Teacher Reflections and Scenarios on Chapter Content–These authentic examples and candid remarks, followed by questions to stimulate thinking, give readers a sense of real teaching issues and provide a common base for discussion.
72 1024x768 Normal 0 false false false Part 1 Foundations of Creative Thought Chapter 1 Understanding Children’s Creative Thought and Expression Chapter 2 Supporting Children’s Play, Games, and Inventions Chapter 3 Fostering Creative Thought and Expression Part 2 The Creative Arts Chapter 4 Promoting Children’s Art Chapter 5 Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance Chapter 6 Inviting Children’s Participation in the Dramatic Arts Part 3 Creative Teaching and Assessment Chapter 7 Designing Environments to Support Creativity and the ArtsChapter 8 Using Creative Materials and Resources Effectively Chapter 9 Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children Chapter 10 Developing an Appreciation for Children’s Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities Appendix A Standards Grid Appendix B Published Rating Scales to Evaluate Preschool Settings Appendix C Noncompetitive Games for Children Appendix D Observations of Medical Play Appendix E: Case Study: Dittos and Elegant Costumes Appendix F Resources for Play Materials
