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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5): ECCDD102A Creativity in the Early Years

Prescribed Texts

Creative activities and curriculum for young children (2023) - eBook and book by Rebecca Howard; Mary Mayesky
Creativity and young children : wondering, exploring, discovering, learning (2016) - eBook and book by Amanda Niland

Recommended Texts

A little drama! : playful activities for young children (2018) - eBook and book by Lavinia Roberts
Children, meaning-making and the arts (2012) - eBook and book by Susan Wright
Creative thinking and arts-based learning : preschool through fourth grade (2017) - Book by Joan Isenberg; Mary Jalongo
Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood (2020) - eBook and book by Ruth Churchill Churchill Dower
Cultivating creativity : for babies, toddlers and young children (2011) - eBook and book by Tina Bruce
The goodness of rain : developing an ecological identity in young children (2018) - Book by Anne Pelo
The language of art : inquiry-based studio practices in early childhood settings (2017) - eBook and book by Ann Pelo
Music and children (2015) - eBook and book by Amanda Niland
Rapunzel's supermarket : all about young children and their art (2007) - Book by Ursula Kolbe
Supporting children's creativity in early childhood education (2014) - eBook and book by Rosalind Littledyke
Supporting literacy learning in the early years (2015) - eBook and book by Jenni Connor
Unearthing why : stories of thinking and learning with children (2020) - Book by Clare Britt : Jill McLachlan

Readings

ABC Kids. (n.d.). Make spoon puppets. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/shows/play-school/craft/make-spoon-puppets/11256006
ABC Kids. (n.d.). Make wooden spoon puppet people. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/shows/play-school/craft/make-wooden-spoon-puppet-people/11256024
Aucella, L. (2013, May 23). Lindsay and her puppet pals: Luis Legstron [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/TOwLpHZ6wk4
Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority. (2018, February). National Quality Standard: Quality area 3: The environment as the 'third teacher' [Information sheet].
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-04/QA3_TheEnvironmentAsTheThirdTeacher.pdf
Australian Government Department of Education. (2022). Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0).
Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf
Baum, A. (2017). Powerful allies: Arts education and early childhood educators joining forces on behalf on young children. Arts Education Policy Review, 118(3), 183-188.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2016.1245165
Bolstad, R. (2004). The role and potential of ICT in early childhood education: A review of New Zealand and international literature. Ministry of Education. (pp. vii-xii).
https://www.nzcer.org.nz/system/files/ictinecefinal.pdf
Boris Eyrich Software. (n.d.). Artweaver.
https://www.artweaver.de/en
Britt, C. (2017a, December). Hazel (2 years 4 months) Painting 1. [Video].
Personal video embedded in ECCDD102A lecture slides.
Britt, C. (2017b, December). Hazel (2 years 4 months) Painting 2.[Video].
Personal video embedded in ECCDD102A lecture slides.
Britt, C. (2021). The subtle strength of interwoven threads: Pondering the possibilities of/for art curriculum in the Early Years Learning Framework. Pedagogy+: The Art of Teaching, (11), 26-31.
Brown, T. (2008, May). Tales of creativity and play [Video]. TED Conferences.
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_on_creativity_and_play?language=en
Collins Trott. (2020, September 10). Anecdotal records art activity [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/VRJA88fdHV4
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2004, February). Flow, the secret to happiness [Video]. TED Conferences.
https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness
Debra Wood. (2019, July 15). Focused observations of 36 month olds [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/CTtXha3Y_Zg
de Vries, P. (2013). The use of technology to facilitate music learning experiences in preschools.
Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 38(4), 5-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/183693911303800402
Doratt, L. (2020, April 15). [Dear zoo] [Video]. Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/louise.dorrat/videos/1312760415593084/
Doratt, L. (2020, April 22). [Peace at last] [Video]. Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/louise.dorrat/videos/1318146351721157/
Dorrat, L. (2020, April 2). [Two little cockatoos] [Video]. Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/louise.dorrat/videos/1302564743279318/
Dorrat, L. (2020, March 30). [Old Joan Muddlecomb] [Video]. Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/louise.dorrat/videos/1300150320187427/
Dorrat, L. (2020, March 31). [Black socks] [Video]. Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/louise.dorrat/videos/1300954550107004/

ECA Learning Hub. (2012, May 29). Connecting with practice NQS PLP - Learning about negotiation in play [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/KS-pd34wnT4
ECA Learning Hub. (2012, February 9). Connecting with Practice NQS PLP: Discovering- making connections [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/fJgGCdOr4iw
ECA Learning Hub. (2012, February 9). Connecting with Practice NQS PLP – Finger painting [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/LTEovndcFa0
ECA Learning Hub. (2012, May 2). Connecting with practice NQS PLP - Discovering: What do you see? [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/edozuAWgKGs
ECA Learning Hub. (2012, May 8). Observing practice series NQS PLP - Recreating a familiar story with puppets [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/l1N8cwcRb24
eSafety Commissioner. (n.d.). eSafety early years: Online safety for under 5s [Booklet]. Australian Government.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/children-under-5/online-safety-for-under-5s-booklet
Gryphon House Books. (2011, May 7). Inspiring spaces for young children [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/2RD9XOow20E
Hall, B. (Senior Director). (2019). Down on the farm [TV series episode]. In J. Stradling (Executive Producer), Play School art time. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CK1910H015S00
Hammond, L. (n.d.).The importance of STEM in early childhood education: Cultivating STEM skills in the early years with inquiry-based exploration. Gowrie New South Wales.
https://www.gowriensw.com.au/thought-leadership/stem-in-early-childhood-education
Homeandfamiliytv. (2016, April 12). How to – Kenneth Wingard’s DIY shadow puppet theater – Home & Family [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/BHw-4UOcj40
Imagine ... Creative Early Years Nursery & Training. (2014, October 23). Developing creative learning environments for early years [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/g9mtx65R9uY
Indianapolis Public Library. (2023, April 1). Make your own puppets and put on a show!
https://www.indypl.org/blog/for-kids/puppets
Jeffrey, B., & Craft, A. (2004). Teaching creatively and teaching for creativity. Educational Studies, 31(1), 77-87.
https://doi.org/10.1080/0305569032000159750
Little, H. (2020, October 27). Promoting children’s learning and development through their environment and play. NSW Education.
hhttps://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/leadership/news/promoting-learning-through-environment-and-play
LolliPop Animated Book. (2021, August 3). Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/paw2RGSdwG0
Lubawy, J. (2004). Imagination is a powerful tool! Bedrock, 9(3), 4-6.

McWilliam, E., & Taylor, P. G. (2016). Two cheers for STEM; three cheers for creativity. Access Online, 30(1), 28-35.
Ministry of Education. (n.d.). Hangarau matihiko: Digital technologies. New Zealand Government.
https://tewhariki.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/hangarau-matihiko-digital-technologies/5637163398.p?activeTab=tab:1
Mister Maker. (2012, August 30). Mister Maker: How to make a box puppet [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/O49zhJEny5Y
Modern Teaching Aids. (n.d.)
https://www.teaching.com.au/
Mr Breen. (2020, May 20). Cat and fish by Joan Grant [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/yJdJGL5_yBo
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. (n.d.-a). Art and wonder: Young children and contemporary art research project.
https://www.mca.com.au/learn/early-learning/research-project/
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. (n.d.-b). Creative insights: Colourful communication.
https://www.mca.com.au/learn/adults/creative-insights-approaches-art/creative-insights-colourful-communication/
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. (n.d.-c). Light and shadow.
https://www.mca.com.au/learn/learning-resources/lindy-lee/light-and-shadow/
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. (n.d.-d). Lindy Lee: Moon in a dew drop - A major survey exhibition by Australian Chinese artist Lindy Lee.
https://www.mca.com.au/artists-works/exhibitions/lindy-lee-moon-in-a-dew-drop/
Museum of Modern Art. (n.d.). Destination modern art.
https://www.moma.org/interactives/destination/
National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media at Saint Vincent College. (2012).
Selected examples of effective classroom practice involving technology tools and interactive media. NAEYC.
https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/topics/PS_technology_Examples.pdf
National Gallery of Art. (n.d.). NGAkids Art Zone for iPad.
https://www.nga.gov/learn/kids-app.html
Needlepointers. (2020, March 29). How to make sock puppets [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/AbyDdhVRHq4
New Learning Online. (n.d.). Gardner’s multiple intelligences.
https://newlearningonline.com/new-learning/chapter-6/supporting-material/gardners-multiple-intelligences
NSW Education. (2024, January 30). Exploring patterns. NSW Government.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/literacy-and-numeracy/teaching-and-learning-resources/numeracy/patterns
Nutbrown, C. (2013). Conceptualising arts-based learning in the early years. Research Papers in Education, 28(2), 239-263.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02671522.2011.580365
O’Neill, S. (2020, January 8). Technology in early years settings. Scealta Blog. Early Childhood Ireland.
https://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/scealta-blog/technology-in-early-years-settings/
Papic, M., & Mulligan, J. (2005, July 7-9). Preschoolers’ mathematical patterning [Paper presentation]. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, RMIT, Melbourne.
Pinnacle Preschool. (2017, June 29). Powerful learning environments [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/BlLFZbRx1F8
Prentice, R. (2000). Creativity: A reaffirmation of its place in early childhood education. Curriculum Journal, 11(2), 145–158.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09585170050045173
Pupperoos. (2014, November 23). Puppetry in the classroom: A video for teachers (Part 2 of 3) [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/Q_BaFWEOQvg
Raising Children Network (Australia). (n.d.-a). Making simple puppets [Video].
https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/videos/making-simple-puppets
Raising Children Network (Australia). (n.d.-b). Puppet play: How it helps children's development [Video].
https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/videos/puppet-play
Raising Children Network (Australia). (n.d.-c). Nature walk: Play ideas for children [Video].
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/play-learning/outdoor-play/nature-walk-play-ideas
Rittle-Johnson, B., & Zippert, E. L., & Boice, K. L. (2019). The roles of patterning and spatial skills in early mathematics development. Early Child Research Quarterly, 46(1), 166-178.
https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/file/7c30549a-1bd8-427d-ac64-57b03345c1e1/1/ECCDD102_Rittle-Johnson_The%20roles%20of%20patterning.pdf
Robinson, K. (2006, February). Do schools kill creativity? [Video]. TED Conferences.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity

Science Buddies. (2020, May 22). Making shadow puppets – STEM activity [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/yqmXAm1Cw3k
Stonehouse, A., Bonson, K., & Gujer, M. (2012). Nurturing creativity. NQS PLP e-Newsletter, (44), 1-5.
https://docplayer.net/20870715-Nurturing-creativity-setting-the-scene.html
Stradling, J. (Executive Producer). (n.d.). Play School science time [TV series]. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/play-school-science-time
Stylianidou, F., Glauert, E., Rossis, D., Compton, A., Cremin, T., Craft, A., & Havu-Nuutinen, S. (2018). Fostering inquiry and creativity in early years STEM education: Policy recommendations from the Creative Little Scientists Project.
European Journal of STEM Education, 3(3), 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.20897/ejsteme/3875
Suine, J. (Writer), & Hall, B. (Director). (2020a). Shadow play [TV series episode]. In J. Stradling (Executive Producer), Play School art time. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CK2024H007S00
Tate Kids. (n.d.). Tate paint: Create your own masterpiece! Tate.
https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/tate-paint
TEDx Talks. (2013, December 12). What creativity is trying to tell you: Jonathan Tilley at TEDxStuttgart [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/eMOqIJ9V_K4
TEDx Talks. (2014, October 28). What if every child had access to music education from birth? Anita Collins (TEDxCanberra) [Video].
YouTube. https://youtu.be/ueqgenARzlE
Thompson, B. (n.d.). Carnival of the animals. Beth’s notes: Supporting & inspiring music educators.
https://www.bethsnotesplus.com/2013/11/carnival-of-animals.html
Touhill, Luke. (2013). Play based approaches to literacy and numeracy. NQSPLP e-Newsletter, (66).
https://pdf4pro.com/view/play-based-approaches-to-literacy-and-numeracy-5b1760.html
Trimble. (n.d.). SketchUp.
https://www.sketchup.com/
Tux Paint Development Team. (n.d.). Tux Paint.
https://tuxpaint.org/
Victoria Government. (2023, October 25). Sociodramatic play (interacting with others).
https://www.vic.gov.au/literacy-teaching-toolkit-early-childhood/teaching-practices-interacting-others/sociodramatic-play
Victoria Government. (2024, February 21). Sociodramatic play (emergent literacy): Experience plans and videos.
https://www.vic.gov.au/literacy-teaching-toolkit-early-childhood/teaching-practices-emergent-literacy/sociodramatic-play#experience-plans-and-videos
Victoria Government. (n.d.). Literacy teaching toolkit: Stories to tell, [Video]. Vimeo.
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Warden, C. (2020, October 9). The values we lay in outdoor play. The Spoke: Early Childhood Australia’s blog. Early Childhood Australia.
http://thespoke.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/the-values-we-lay-in-outdoor-play
Weingarten, K. (2016, August 31). Give me a hand: Using puppets in your classroom. The Spoke: Early Childhood Australia’s blog. Early Childhood Australia.
http://thespoke.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/give-hand-using-puppets-classroom/