Session 2

1. Session 2

CCS3130 Session 2

Session 2: Creative Development

Introduction

This illustration shows the words Spice of Life running horizontally, with the word “social” descending from the letter s, the word “physical” descending from the letter p, the word “intellectual” descending from the letter i, the word “creative” descending from the letter c, the word “emotional” descending from the letter e, and the word “language” descending from the letter l.

This photo shows a young boy creating an elaborate block structure.

Have you ever wondered why some children build elaborate forts in the block area, while others build stacks only two or three blocks high? What else can children do in the art area besides draw with crayons? Maybe you’ve wondered what to ask children so they will answer your questions with more than a yes or no.

This session examines the importance of creativity as it relates to the development of the whole child. Emphasis in this session is placed on the role of a child care provider in providing an environment that encourages all stages of creative development in children.