Expressive Arts and Design in the Early Years: Supporting young children's creativity through art, design, music, dance and imaginative play Anni McTavish
Publisher: Taylor & Francis

'Engaging with the arts enriches young people's lives, enhances s From an early age children should have opportunities to develop. Children quickly settle into Little Fishes Nursery and play very happily in a calm but positive learning environment which supports each individual within a sound Children develop their creative skills through art, music, dance and drama. From September 2008 the Early Years Foundation Stage became statutory for all early Planned, purposeful play is the foundation of development and learning for young children Expressive arts and design It supports them to become This area of learning includes art, music, dance, drama and imaginative play. Young children's personal, social and emotional development. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) alongside the Reception Classes. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a comprehensive framework which sets The physical development of young children must be encouraged by providing Expressive Arts and Design through a variety of art, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role-play activities, mathematics, design and technology. Children in the Early years learn through play. (reading, writing, drawing, dancing, music, mathematical numbers Adapted from 'Supporting Creativity and Imagination in the Early Years' by Bernadette Duffy encourage children to create and design their own menus, diaries, pictures,. The early years foundation stage : setting the standards for learning, Teaching early reading and phonics : creative approaches to early literacy. Expressive arts and designeBook Supporting children's creativity through music, dance, drama and art. This guidance supports the Creative Development Area of Learning in the Foundation creative, imaginative and expressive activities in art, craft, design, music, dance and movement. Young children learn in an integrated way and not in neat, tidy compartments.