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Spotlight on Young Children and the Creative Arts.

Derry Koralek

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The creative artsuincluding music, movement, dramatic play, puppetry, painting, sculpture, and drawinguare a crucial part of early childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children's skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, and more. This engaging collection of articles from Young Children also includes resources and carefully designed questions and activities to aid readers in reflecting on best practice.

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Key concepts: Puppetry, The arts, Visual arts, Sculpture, Literacy, Painting, Early childhood, Language arts