Finnish curriculum guidelines for early education emphasise play and creative activities as significant factors in healthy child development. Constructivist theory loosely frames the guidelines, but the recommended approach lacks precise developmental goals. Since 1996, we have carried out a narrative learning project with vertically integrated…

Drawing on research that sought to explore the characteristics of "Possibility Thinking" as central to creativity in young children's learning, this paper considers question-posing and question-responding as the driving features of "Possibility Thinking" (PT). This qualitative study employed micro-event analysis of peer and…

Article described the fundamental principles of weaving which the author taught to a class of children, ages 8-14, last summer. (Author/RK)

Article listed 67 films on creativity, from creativity in education to an interpretation of Zen philosophy. (RK)

Article presented a lawyer's views on how to draw a will and, at the same time, how to cut legal costs. (RK)

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF NEW TUTORING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS THAT ARE CONSIDERED MORE SENSITIVE THAN CONVENTIONAL METHODS WERE OFFERED IN THIS GUIDE. SOME OF THE METHODS WERE (1) USING COMIC BOOKS, (2) HAVING THE TUTEE CREATE HIS OWN MATERIALS, (3) THE "DEAR ABBY" TECHNIQUE, (4) WRITING A "HIPTIONARY," AND (5) ASKING THE STUDENT…

This is a compilation of games that are an alternative to organized competitive sports. These games are played with simple equipment and are designed for two people and also for large groups. (JD)

This book suggests ways to incorporate fist puppets into children's theater activities. Chapters discuss logical places for puppets (including, among others, schools, clubs, community and civic centers, and hospitals), the fist puppet and how it is operated, selection and adaptation of plays for puppets, and making puppets, costumes, puppet…

Helpful hints on how to use disposable meat and vegetable trays creatively in the early childhood classroom. (ED)

Criticism is offered of a previous article, "On Education as a Species of Play." (JD)

Article described an inexpensive method for students to experiment with relief printing. In this case the inner tube was used to supplement linoleum block printing. (Author/RK)

A selection of Christmas plays and skits in Swiss German. (DD)

Results of an assignment in which the students were to create an art object incorporating pattern. (RB)

The teacher's function of helping his students develop into productive members of society cannot be delegated, but his point of vantage can vary. (Author)

A silk screening process that allows students to be creative. (GB)