{"product_id":"creativity-and-wellbeing-in-the-early-years-practical-ideas-and-activities-for-young-children-paperback","title":"Creativity and Wellbeing in the Early Years: Practical Ideas and Activities for Young Children - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSonia Mainstone-Cotton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003cli\u003eA wide range of activities accompanied by examples of collaborative arts projects with children.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterviews with artists and practitioners who support children's wellbeing using creative mediums.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommendations for creative activities using accessible and everyday materials.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies showing the positive impact of creativity, from developing children's cultural understanding to soothing and supporting children with sensory experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for enthusing children with a love of words, enabling them to express their thoughts and feelings through creative language.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoments for reflection to encourage readers to pause and consider the impact of creativity on their own wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of children in their care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith ideas included that every practitioner can use in their setting, this book is an essential tool for early years professionals who want to build their confidence in using creativity in their practice whilst supporting children's wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonia Mainstone-Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance nurture consultant. She currently works in a specialist team supporting 3- and 4-year-olds who have social, emotional and mental health needs. She also trains staff across the country, working with children's centres, schools, nurseries, charities and churches. Sonia has written nine books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407985688754,"sku":"9781032320687","price":38.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/faad35e549d45fb1d9bf30457d6a7653.webp?v=1778233850","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/creativity-and-wellbeing-in-the-early-years-practical-ideas-and-activities-for-young-children-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}