Nurturing Creativity in Early Childhood Education Part 2: Cultivating Creative Environments to Foster Creativity in Early Childhood Education

In the second part of our webinar series, we shift our focus to practical strategies for designing intentional environments that nurture creativity in young learners. From indoor setups to outdoor spaces, every aspect of a child's environment plays a crucial role in stimulating their imagination and fostering creative expression. Join us as we explore how educators can curate enriching environments that inspire curiosity, experimentation, and innovation in early childhood settings.

Key Concepts:

• Designing physical environments that encourage exploration and discovery.
• Integrating open-ended materials and provocations to stimulate creative thinking.
• Leveraging technology as a tool for creative expression and problem-solving.
• The role of educators in scaffolding children's inquiries and hypotheses through creative values and behaviours.
• Fostering collaboration and interaction to fuel creative exploration.

Completing Nurturing Creativity in Early Childhood Education Part 2: Cultivating Creative Environments to Foster Creativity in Early Childhood Education may contribute one-hour of PD that aligns with the NESA (NSW) criteria for Elective PD and addresses:

The Australian Professionals Standards for Teachers: APST 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes: Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

The National Quality Standard: QA 3: Physical environment