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Burgess, Roma; And Others – 1982
With the development of educational drama and the popularization of differing drama theorists, an uneasiness has developed in teachers' minds concerning the relationship between drama and theatre. This uneasiness is manifested by the polarization of opinion as to whether the focus of drama should be an orientation towards process or product. It…
Descriptors: Child Development, Creative Expression, Curriculum, Dramatic Play
Peer reviewedDanoff, Judith – Children Today, 1975
Identifies three developmental stages in children's use of art materials: exploration, intuitive design, and intended design. Discusses the importance of and reasons for fostering the creative processes in young children. (ED)
Descriptors: Adults, Art Education, Art Expression, Child Development
Burt, Andy; And Others – 1981
This curriculum guide in art education is intended for use in grades 1-7 in the early French immersion program. An introductory chapter describes the educational objectives of the art program, the role of art education in child development, general and terminal objectives, methodology, the steps in graphic evolution, and an outline of the program.…
Descriptors: Art Education, Child Development, Class Activities, Course Content
Phinney, Joanna; And Others – 1979
This student guide for a program concerned with creativity in its broadest sense focuses on how people of all occupations and ages can think creatively, how children gain the ability to think and act in imaginative ways, and what parents can do to support this growth. Designed around a magazine format to allow maximum flexibility to different…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs
Han, Eunhye P. – Dimensions, 1991
Reviews the way in which story dramatization stimulates children's development. Discusses five steps in the process of story dramatization. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Activities, Creative Expression, Dramatic Play
Petersen, Evelyn A. – Children and Families, 1998
Discusses why art activities are an important part of a child's development. Cites reasons open-ended art activities have a place in early childhood programs, including: children love them; art materials provide hands-on, sensory experiences; art provides an outlet for the innate creativity of children, allowing them opportunities for unique…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Child Development, Childrens Art, Clay
Download full textHutinger, Patricia; Potter, Judy; Schneider, Carol; Guzman, Merriam; Johanson, Joyce – 2002
This final report describes the activities and outcomes of a 3-year Expressive Arts Outreach project at Western Illinois University to integrate and replicate the Expressive Arts (EA) model based on developmentally appropriate experiences in the expressive arts, with an emphasis on visual arts, into early childhood programs for children (ages 3-8)…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Expression, Child Development, Childrens Art
