Expressive Arts and Design in the Early Years - Supporting Young Childrens Creativity Through Art, Design, Music,

Full of inspiring ideas, this book will support and guide early years practitioners and leaders as they develop confidence and expertise in implementing rich and enjoyable arts activities which support all aspects of children's development.

List of contents

1. Expressive Arts and Design
2. Early Foundations
3. An Enabling Environment
4. The Visual Arts - mark-making, drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, collage and 3D
5. Music, movement, dance and role-play
6. Design and technology
7. Exploring the arts and design outdoors
8. Specialist Projects
9. Festivals and Celebrations

About the author

Anni McTavish is an early years and creative arts consultant. She managed a setting for ten years, in the London borough of Camden, and now works across the UK as a trainer and workshop leader. Specialising in the arts and personal, social and emotional development, she supports settings on a wide variety of creative projects, including imaginative play, superheroes, drama, songs and stories.

Summary

Full of inspiring ideas, this book will support and guide early years practitioners and leaders as they develop confidence and expertise in implementing rich and enjoyable arts activities which support all aspects of children’s development.

Product details

• Authors: Anni McTavish, Anni (Early Years and Creative Arts Cons Mctavish, Anni (Early Years and Creative Arts Consultant McTavish
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.12.2025
• EAN: 9780415703192
• ISBN: 978-0-415-70319-2
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > Education > Kindergarten and pre-school education