The Creative Teacher 3: Modelling with Malleable Materials
Part THREE of an 8-part programme of insights and techniques for nurturing Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood
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What You Will Learn!
- Understand the deeper benefits of arts and creativity for young children (and their parents and teachers)
- Develop key skills and techniques in using modelling and malleable materials
- Engage children with disabilities, special or additional learning needs with specific arts or creative practices
- Be inspired by real world examples of creative practice in action
- Access unique resources through the comprehensive downloads available
- Apply the most relevant ideas to your own creative knowledge and skills
- Put your learning into practice immediately after each chapter and enjoy the adventure!
Description
Early childhood educators, special education professionals, cultural educators and artists will gain in-depth knowledge on how young children learn through malleable and modelling materials to harness their artistic and creative potential.
The Creative Teacher programme is made up of eight separate courses, each of which can be watched as a stand-alone course or as part of the whole programme. It is recommended to watch at least the first course in addition to any other you choose if not purchasing the whole programme.
This is the THIRD course in the programme and sets out the foundations for nurturing young children's physical and sensory development through malleable and modelling materials.
In this course you will learn:
How children express themselves through malleable materials
Exploring the properties and potential of different materials
Supporting children's abstract expression as well as their fine and gross motor development
Understanding deeper level immersion for wellbeing and problem solving
Real world examples of how to facilitate a child's modelling techniques and ideas
Practical ideas for harnessing sensory, physical, cognitive and creative engagement
The importance of open-ended resources and environments
A personal story illustrating children's purposefulness in using malleables
Further reading and resources to support you in developing your creative curriculum
Join me on this adventure and discover how to bring to life your own and your children’s awesome creative talents!
Who Should Attend!
- Teachers, early childhood educators, parents, cultural educators, artists working with children, special education professionals, childcarers
