Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade
Author: Joan Isenberg (Author)
Edition: 7th
Language: English
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.2 x 11 inches
ISBN-10: 080776964X
ISBN-13: 978-0807769646
Publication Date: October 1, 2020
Print Length: 256 pages

This comprehensive guide explores the integration of creative thinking and arts-based learning in early childhood education. Featuring practical strategies for educators, this book covers a wide range of artistic disciplines including visual arts, music, drama, and dance, offering a multifaceted approach to enhancing children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. Highlighting the importance of play and imagination, it provides numerous examples and activities that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, making it an invaluable resource for teachers and parents alike.

Discover how arts-based learning can foster critical thinking skills, creativity, and self-expression in young children. This edition includes updated research, new case studies, and innovative teaching methods, ensuring that educators are equipped with the latest tools to promote a joyful and enriching educational experience from preschool through fourth grade.