PC4003

PC4003_Assessment_TheArtsPowerPointTemplate.pptx

The vital role of the arts in the lives of young children

Part 1: The Vital Role of the Arts in the Lives of Young Children (1 slide)

Introduce the presentation by explaining the vital role the creative arts play in healthy development and learning of young children, including hands-on participation and being exposed to professional performances.

Visual Arts

Part 2: Visual Arts (Approximately 6–8 slides)

Explain:

How young children benefit from being involved in the visual arts

Stages of development

How the following principles related to the visual arts foster young children’s creativity:

Art for Art’s Sake

Product vs. Process

Art Belongs to the Child

A Climate of Acceptance

Goals of developmentally appropriate art education for young children

Insights, cautions, and/or suggestions

music

Part 3: Music (Approximately 6–8 slides)

Explain:

How young children benefit from being involved with music

Stages of development

Child-led music making

Goals for developmentally appropriate music education for young children

Insights, cautions, and/or suggestions

Creative movement

Part 4: Creative Movement (Approximately 6–8 slides)

Explain:

How young children benefit from creative movement

Stages of development

The relationship between creative movement, mind-body connection, and healthy development and learning

Goals of developmentally appropriate creative movement and dance for young children

Insights, cautions, and/or suggestions

Creative drama

Part 5: Creative Drama (Approximately 6–8 slides)

Explain:

Pretend and socio-dramatic play and their benefits to young children

Insights, cautions, and/or suggestions

Creative drama and its benefits to young children

Goals for developmentally appropriate creative drama for young children

Insights, cautions, and/or suggestions

resources

Resources

Cite at least five (5) resources you consulted to create your presentation.