The purpose of this essay is to discuss the circumstances in which play and creativity are fostered within the early years’ settings. First and foremost, there will be a presentation of the fundamental characteristics that play and creativity separately have. Subsequently, differences between these two will emerge from the presentation and will be discussed. Furthermore, a demonstration of the proper conditions to support creative play will occur, before a certain setting; namely, a park, will be thoroughly evaluated considering the conditions mentioned prior. Lastly, some issues concerning inclusion will be addressed, followed by a self-reflection statement instead of a conclusion.
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There are various types of creativity and settings that cultivate creativity, but some of the characteristics are common to all types. First of all, before the creative process begins children need materials and basic knowledge of their properties. After the process has begun, if children are self-aware then they choose to deal with something that interests them. Creativity is about being excited about taking risks, doing something that is challenging, trying to make discoveries and carry out something different in order to create something original, even if it is new only to the child. Given appropriate time and opportunities, children can be relaxed, achieve deep concentration and get lost in their thoughts which enhance the creative process. On the other hand, working in a group discourages creativity and interrupts the process. Furthermore, every member of the group will have the same product with no originality. At the end of the creative process there is always a product and usually, the creator forms an emotional attachment with it and claim ownership (Bruce, 2011). That is a major difference with play, because as it was mentioned above, the play has no external …show more content…
Some settings are cultivating creativity more than others, but adults have a responsibility to create the conditions and the proper environment for children to play creatively. Such an environment would have to be secure and give a feeling of safety to children and should promote companionship. Although, adults should enhance autonomy on children, their role in an enabling environment is to observe children and intervene only when they think it is necessary. There is a delicate equilibrium in this situation, but observation can help adults learn what interests children so they can create spaces with proper materials and a variety of choices. This is important because children and adults have a different view on whether something is interesting or not (Kangas, 2009). Another advantage of observation is that without infringing children’s autonomy adults are in a position to encourage children. These are the circumstances that adults can create to enhance creative play, but there are some conditions that adults cannot manipulate; meaning, those conditions that space, where children play, provides (Bruce,
In order for a discussion on play and creativity to occur …show more content…
There are various types of creativity and settings that cultivate creativity, but some of the characteristics are common to all types. First of all, before the creative process begins children need materials and basic knowledge of their properties. After the process has begun, if children are self-aware then they choose to deal with something that interests them. Creativity is about being excited about taking risks, doing something that is challenging, trying to make discoveries and carry out something different in order to create something original, even if it is new only to the child. Given appropriate time and opportunities, children can be relaxed, achieve deep concentration and get lost in their thoughts which enhance the creative process. On the other hand, working in a group discourages creativity and interrupts the process. Furthermore, every member of the group will have the same product with no originality. At the end of the creative process there is always a product and usually, the creator forms an emotional attachment with it and claim ownership (Bruce, 2011). That is a major difference with play, because as it was mentioned above, the play has no external …show more content…
Some settings are cultivating creativity more than others, but adults have a responsibility to create the conditions and the proper environment for children to play creatively. Such an environment would have to be secure and give a feeling of safety to children and should promote companionship. Although, adults should enhance autonomy on children, their role in an enabling environment is to observe children and intervene only when they think it is necessary. There is a delicate equilibrium in this situation, but observation can help adults learn what interests children so they can create spaces with proper materials and a variety of choices. This is important because children and adults have a different view on whether something is interesting or not (Kangas, 2009). Another advantage of observation is that without infringing children’s autonomy adults are in a position to encourage children. These are the circumstances that adults can create to enhance creative play, but there are some conditions that adults cannot manipulate; meaning, those conditions that space, where children play, provides (Bruce,