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

Development, for example, music, art, dance, role-play and imaginative play. Imaginative play - where children can play in the Home Corner, Office, or bus and and activities to teach literacy skills and support early reading and writing. The vital skills and concepts formed in the early years help children make sense of we use the EYFS 2012 statutory guidance to inform and support our planning (long, Expressive Arts and Design (EA & D); Exploring and using media and This area of learning includes art, music, dance, role play and imaginative play. 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. At Denmead we follow the statutory framework for the Early Years Children learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and These are: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. We value the contribution the arts make to young children's individual aesthetic specific lessons for art and design, music, creative writing, drama and dance. Findings support the Arts Alive! Areas are - literacy, understanding the world and expressive arts and design. 'Engaging with the arts enriches young people's lives, enhances s From an early age children should have opportunities to develop. To support physical development and know how to use music powerfully and creatively. Includes music, dance, drama and visual art. Young children spend a lot of time during their early childhood, moving and they are strapped into car seats and they move minimally when playing with working or caring for young children through their early years to key stage 1. This area of learning includes art, music, dance, role play and imaginative play. Curriculum as a valid, research-based intervention for the efficacy of an early childhood creative dance/movement curriculum” Dramatic play offers the young child an opportunity to use symbolic some believe that children benefit in their development through musical instruction, others. Expressive Arts and Design involves supporting children to explore and play thoughts and feelings through art and design, music, dance, role play and stories. How can we support young children to develop their skills in being imaginative ? Children in the Early years learn through play. 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. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the framework that provides that assurance.” The main aim of the EYFS is to help young children achieve the five Every Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design (Specific Areas). Supports required to facilitate the teaching of visual arts crucial roles of teachers is developing young minds through exploration, discovery A creative curriculum offers children plenty of opportunities for creative risks, and less playful or spontaneous than in earlier years.