CYPOP 7

CYPOP 7: PROMOTE CREATIVITY AND CREATIVE LEARNING IN YOUNG CHILDREN (OPTIONAL)

Learning outcomes:
1. Understand the concepts of creativity and creative learning and how these affect all aspects of young children’s learning and development.
1.1 Analyse the differences between creative learning and creativity.
1.2 Explain current theoretical approaches to creativity and creative learning in early childhood.
1.3 Critically analyse how creativity and creative learning can support young children’s emotional, social, intellectual, communication and physical development.

1. Understand the concepts of creativity and creative learning and how these affect all aspects of young children’s learning and development.

1.1 Analyse the differences between creative learning and creativity. Creativity is about assisting children in finding ways to express themselves through art. In this context it is about children discovering emotions and self-expression where children not only acquire skills but also have chances to explore different media. Creativity in this context links to EYFS in England and the Foundation Phase in Wales.
Types of play included in creativity are:
Imaginative play including role play and small world play
Music
Design
Drawing, painting
Modelling and sculpting
Creative movement eg dance
Craft
Modelling and sculpting

Example – Music
When children move to music, this creatively allows for self-expression it is also an enjoyable social activity, this allows the child to be able to develop their motor skills, balance and co-ordination. Singing and playing instruments is a fun way in which children learn to communicate, singing can also benefit a child’s speech.
Creative Learning
Creative learning is all about helping the children to develop problem-solving skills and imaginative