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Fostering Creativity in the Early Childhood Classroom.
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Smith, Mary K. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1996
Defines creativity as the process of being original, spontaneous, and/or unique, using prior knowledge and available information to think or act in a new way. Creativity can be fostered by acceptance and encouragement, by an atmosphere of trust, and by selection of classroom activities and materials. Children need uninterrupted work time for…
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