Activities for Preschoolers: Teaching Through the Creative Arts

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Defining Creative Arts and How they Promote Child Development A. Creative Arts B. How Art Activities Contribute to Acquiring Developmental Skills C. How Music, Movement and Dramatic Play Contribute to Acquiring Developmental Skills D. Review E. Summary Section 3: Instructional Strategies to Promote Creativity in Young Children A. Process Builds Self Confidence and Self- Worth in Young Learners B. Creative Arts is a Natural Way to Promote Learning in Young Children C. Promoting Creativity with Children Ages 0-5 Years D. Additional Activities to Develop Skills E. Creativity: The Process is More Important Than the product F. Making Creativity a Focus in Creating the Learning Environment for Young Children of All Ages and Developmental Levels G. Review H. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Facilitating Creativity is How You Can Succeed B. Bringing it All Together Like One Big Symphony C. Congratulations

Dr. Grace is a career early childhood educator. She has experience in the classroom as well as state government, the private sector, and teacher education. Formerly the Early Childhood Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Education charged with implementing public school kindergarten, she has directed preschool programs serving 3- and 4-year-olds. Dr. Grace was professor of education at Mississippi State University as well as director of the Early Childhood Institute. The Institute provided professional development and technical assistance to childcare providers statewide and provided guidance to policymakers on early childhood programs in the state. She has co-authored books on portfolio assessment and how to address the impact of natural disasters on childcare centers and young children. She is currently the co-director of the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the North Mississippi Education Consortium. Disclosure: Cathy Grace EdD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.