{"product_id":"creativity-and-wellbeing-in-the-early-years-9781032320687","title":"Creativity and Wellbeing in the Early Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible and practical guide explores how we can enhance and embed creativity in the early years to support children's wellbeing. The book initially explores the work of Anna Craft, Ken Robinson, and Reggio Emilia to think about creativity with young children, before considering what this means for wellbeing. Five core chapters focus on creative mediums  drawing, sculpting and painting; craft; music; dance and drama; and storytelling and poetry  and offer a range of practical ideas and activities to use and adapt. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wide range of activities accompanied by examples of collaborative arts projects with children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterviews with artists and practitioners who support children's wellbeing using creative mediums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations for creative activities using accessible and everyday materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies showing the positive impact of creativity, from developing children's cultural understanding to soothing and supportin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this absolute gem of a book, Sonia has foregrounded the links between creativity, wellbeing and the education system. She has included tons of resource ideas and links to follow up on, whether you are interested in poetry, drama, art or another area of creativity entirely! But this is more than a simple resource book - the ‘how’ and ‘why’ is also explored, along with real life examples, working with children with SEND and more. The interviews Sonia has included with a diverse range of friends and colleagues adds a fresh dimension to the book, serving both as interesting conversations and inspiration for improvements in pedagogy. The book is woven throughout with Sonia’s own delightful stories, anecdotes, and professional experiences, creating a rich tapestry to draw on for anyone spending time with children, either in a role in school or Early Years setting, or as a parent.\" – \u003cb\u003eKathy Brodie\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFounder – Early Years TV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This new book is a useful blend of the personal and the practical, richly referenced to encourage further exploration. Using an appropriately broad definition of creativity a wide range of key issues are examined, and strong links are made between creativity and wellbeing for both practitioners and children. As a reader you are engaged by regular focused 'moments of reflection', and direct questions that help to challenge and extend your practice. I recommend this book to all professionals working in early years who are serious about developing creativity in their setting.\" – \u003cb\u003eEd Harker\u003c\/b\u003e, Former nursery teacher and infant school headteacher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter one - Creativity in the early years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter two - Wellbeing and creativity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter three - Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter four - Craft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter five - Music and dance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter six - Drama and imaginative play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter seven - Word, story telling and poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018972463447,"sku":"9781032320687","price":18.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032320687.jpg?v=1750778868","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/creativity-and-wellbeing-in-the-early-years-9781032320687","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}