The Value of the Arts in Early Childhood Education
The Arts in early childhood education are more than just providing a child with paints and crafts or something that is carried out to fill a gap in the day. Creativity is as important in education as literacy and it should be treated with the same status (Robinson, TED Talk, 2006). The Arts can have a strong role in developing creativity in children, which promotes the child’s overall development. Creativity can be expressed in many different ways in the early year’s education, some of which may include;
Music: Children can learn to be creative through music by using their vocal sounds or notes through instruments. Children can develop their creativity through arts by making musical instruments …show more content…
The arts are an integral part of an early childhood education, which needs to be supported by an adult who listens to the child and understands the importance of promoting creativity. Aistear, advocate the importance of creativity in promoting a child’s sense of well-being. It states, “In partnership with the adult, children will express themselves creatively and experience the arts”. (NCCA, 2009, p.17). Child practitioners in early years services need to ensure children are supplied with quality resources in order for their creativity to develop. “Creativity is part of every area of the curriculum and all areas of learning have the potential to be a creative experience” (Duffy, 2006, p.57). Children need plenty of opportunities for creative play and creative thinking, indoors and outdoors, in an environment that feels safe and secure so that the child feels confident to explore. Art resources should allow children to develop their creativity in all areas of development and resources should reflect a range of different cultures and social backgrounds to ensure that all children feel represented in their learning environment. The adult should ensure the early childcare environment is laid out so that materials are easily accessible to the child and allow the child freedom to explore, interact and play with their peers and play alone. Playing alone allows time for the child’s ideas to be
The Arts in early childhood education are more than just providing a child with paints and crafts or something that is carried out to fill a gap in the day. Creativity is as important in education as literacy and it should be treated with the same status (Robinson, TED Talk, 2006). The Arts can have a strong role in developing creativity in children, which promotes the child’s overall development. Creativity can be expressed in many different ways in the early year’s education, some of which may include;
Music: Children can learn to be creative through music by using their vocal sounds or notes through instruments. Children can develop their creativity through arts by making musical instruments …show more content…
The arts are an integral part of an early childhood education, which needs to be supported by an adult who listens to the child and understands the importance of promoting creativity. Aistear, advocate the importance of creativity in promoting a child’s sense of well-being. It states, “In partnership with the adult, children will express themselves creatively and experience the arts”. (NCCA, 2009, p.17). Child practitioners in early years services need to ensure children are supplied with quality resources in order for their creativity to develop. “Creativity is part of every area of the curriculum and all areas of learning have the potential to be a creative experience” (Duffy, 2006, p.57). Children need plenty of opportunities for creative play and creative thinking, indoors and outdoors, in an environment that feels safe and secure so that the child feels confident to explore. Art resources should allow children to develop their creativity in all areas of development and resources should reflect a range of different cultures and social backgrounds to ensure that all children feel represented in their learning environment. The adult should ensure the early childcare environment is laid out so that materials are easily accessible to the child and allow the child freedom to explore, interact and play with their peers and play alone. Playing alone allows time for the child’s ideas to be