NSW Curriculum Framework – Creativity “Creativity is self expression”, it is a child’s unique way of expressing themselves and “can be seen at a very early age.” “Young children are creative naturally, and if it is nurtured, creativity will grow and expand as children refine their skills, add to their life experience, and increase their understanding of the world.” http://www.google.com.au/ imgres?q=creativity+and+ young+children

Early Years Learning Framework Children are confident and involved learners A sense of security and sound wellbeing gives children the confidence to experiment and explore and to try out new ideas, thus developing their competence and becoming active and involved participants in learning. http://www.google.com.au/ imgres?q=creativity+and+young+children

Early Years Learning Framework Children are confident and involved learners Children are more likely to be confident and involved learners when their family and community experiences and understandings are recognised and included in the early childhood setting. This assists children to make connections and to make sense of new experiences. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=creativity+and+aboriginal+artists

Early Years Learning Framework Children are confident and involved learners Children develop understandings of themselves and their world through active, hands-on investigation. Children bring their being to their learning. They have many ways of seeing the world, different processes of learning and their own preferred learning style. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=creativity+and+young+children

Why is a play important? Play is the way most humans, but especially young children, make sense of their world. Play-based learning is an important way to develop active learning. Active learning means using your brain in lots of ways. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=play+and+young+children

When children play, they: Explore the world – natural and social Develop and practise social and language skills that may be more complex than in everyday activities Expand and challenge their physical skills Experiment with new ideas including symbolic representation required for formal learning http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q= play+and+young+children

When children play, they: Enhance their self-confidence Think and express themselves creatively Respond to experiences with or without language Develop their sense of self and identity http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=play+and+young+children

What can children learn in play? Positive attitudes of self-motivation and self-direction Curiosity, persistence and concentration Self-confidence Co-operation and group values Language and numeracy http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=group+play+and+young+children

Supporting creativity in school aged children Play with stories and verse Provide experiences and excursions and then offer a large range of materials for them to represent and extend their ideas Encourage children to use materials to problem solve in non-traditional ways Encourage children to explore a large range of resources http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=creativity+and+school+aged+children

Supporting the development of children through the NQF, the NQS and the EYLF -Link to “Legal & Ethical classes The National Quality Framework has put in place a new National Quality Standard to ensure high quality and consistent early childhood education and care across Australia. The National Quality Standard will help services to provide the best possible level of early childhood education and care by being clear about the factors that best support a child’s development. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) supports the vision of the National Quality Standard. The aim of the EYLF is to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through transition to school. Refer to the EYLF for Australia “Belonging, Being and Becoming” www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/.../eylf_early_years_learning_

Supporting the development of children through the EYLF EYLF Principles: Principle 1: Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships Principle 2: Partnerships Principle 3: High expectations and equity Principle 4: Respect for diversity Principle 5: Ongoing learning and reflective practice

Supporting the development of children through the EYLF EYLF Practices: Holistic approaches Responsiveness to children Learning through play Intentional teaching Learning environments Cultural competency Continuity of learning and transitions Assessment for learning

Supporting the development of children through the EYLF EYLF Learning Outcomes: EYLF Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity EYLF Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world EYLF Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners EYLF Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators