ECE 152 Creative Activities

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 3

Focuses on understanding and implementing an inclusive developmental approach to creative activities for young children (birth to 8 years). Involves hands-on experience with a wide variety of activities as well as discussion on how to present and evaluate activities. Includes observing young children and their interactions during creative activities, understanding and making proper accommodations and support, use of natural materials, cooking experiences, art display, and sewing.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 090; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply first-hand knowledge of the wide variety of experiences available to the young child in the area of creative activities in inclusive environments.
Describe the teacher’s role in planning developmental creative art activities.
Develop a philosophy statement of teaching creative activities and how to promote learning for all young children with a variety of abilities.
Present, extend and evaluate creative activities: Including activities that have accommodations or adaptations.
Construct a resource notebook of activities and recipes appropriate for cooking that they will use for curriculum components that promote the inclusion of all young children.

State or National Accreditation Standards

Standards met with this course include NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children

Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning

Standard 3. Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families

Standard 4. Using Developmentally Effective Approaches

Standard 5. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum

Content Outline

Constructivist Approach to Creative Activities
- Child directed activities
- Modification and accommodations
- Identifying and nurturing creativity in children of all abilities
Areas of Development
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
- Intellectual
The Importance of Process vs. Product
Presenting Creative Activities to Children
Experience With a Variety of Materials
- Painting
- Cooking
- Sewing
- Clay and dough
Developing and Assessing Curriculum Through Observation
Culturally Appropriate Sustainable Materials