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Child is given the supplies and told an idea and then given the
freedom to create.
Arts versus Crafts:
Crafts are closed ended
They are shown an end result and told what materials to use,
what to do, and how to do it.
Teacher Directed
Child wants their product to look like the one you showed
instead of creating their own.
What is creativity?
Creativity:
Children are often very
creative; however we
sometimes teach children
that being creative is
unacceptable.
Elaboration is the ability to
expand on ideas.
Creativity:
Shows emotions