The importance of nurturing creativity in the early years is specifically recognised by the Early Years Foundation Stage and other key frameworks and publications. Adults play a central role in helping children find out how to be creative - they can introduce new materials, stories, movement and music and build stimulating environments.
They should also show children how much they value what they are doing through encouragement and praise. Many early years settings are focusing on developing creativity in interesting and innovative ways.
CASE STUDY 1
Little Acorns was an early years creativity programme for three- to five-year-olds in Liverpool, designed to celebrate children's creative potential during the Capital of Culture activities. Initiated by the Liverpool Culture Company, the programme was designed and evaluated in partnership with Earlyarts, a network of professionals working with children and families in the arts and early years as well as health and social care sectors.
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