This book explores creative development in babies and shows how practitioners can support even the youngest child-s natural curiosity and help them to develop their ideas, thoughts and feelings. It provides engaging, cost-effective and achievable activity ideas to support the developing creative mind, covering the outdoors; communication and language; and personal, social, emotional and physical development.
Including discussion boxes, case studies and reflective points in every chapter, Day offers guidance and insight into key topics and well-known theories, including
- how and why to facilitate creativity,
- adult-baby relationships and attachment,
- the environment and resources that enable creativity and
- outdoor exploration and play.
Discover Creativity with Babies is a wonderful guide for early years practitioners looking to support and cultivate the curious and