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Approaches to Learning

Promoting Creativity

Provide a variety of interesting toys or other objects for your baby to play with and explore.

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Davies, D., Jindal-Snape, D., Collier, C., Digby, R., Hay, P., & Howe, A. (2012). Creative learning environments in education: A systematic literature review. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 8, 80–91.
Piaget, J. (1962b). Play, dreams, and imitation in childhood. New York, NY: Norton

WHY IT MATTERS

Play is important for the development of creativity.

Russ, S.W. (2014). Pretend play in childhood: Foundation of adult creativity. Washington: American Psychological Association.

Play starts as sensorimotor play before the first and second years, with an exploration of the properties and functions of objects, and imitation. This later results in children being able to carry out symbolic play.

2.Piaget, J. (1962b). Play, dreams, and imitation in childhood. New York, NY: Norton

Symbolic play has sparked the interest of cognitive scientists because of its potential importance in children’s cognitive development, such as in the development of cognitive flexibility and creativity.

Russ, S.W. (2014). Pretend play in childhood: Foundation of adult creativity. Washington: American Psychological Association.