Course | Creative Thinking Skills in Early Childhood

Learn how to foster creativity and original thinking in early childhood in this free online child psychology course.

This child psychology course establishes the long-term importance of creativity during early childhood. We discuss the historical significance of creativity and explain how to cultivate this quality in children as they develop. Alison explains the role of an enabling school curriculum and provides techniques you can use to encourage children to pursue artistic expression and original thinking – lessons that will help them grow into creative adults.

In This Free Course, You Will Learn How to

Describe the concept of creative thinking and its evolution
Discuss the various features and characteristics of creative thinking
Analyze the development of creativity in early childhood
List the features that are exhibited by children who have creative tendencies
Summarise the factors that play a role in fostering creativity among children
Explain how to positively support creativity in children
Discuss the crucial role that teachers play in ensuring that children can nurture their creative skills
Describe the importance of preschool education in laying a foundation for creativity
Demonstrate the importance of art in boosting creativity among children

This Free Online Course Includes

1.5-3 hours of learning
CPD Accreditation
Final Assessment

Course Description

Do you want your child to be a creative individual but don’t know how to cultivate such qualities from an early age? This child psychology and childcare course explains in depth how to help children make the most of their talents and potential. We begin with a historical overview of creativity and its evolution. We then outline the key traits that are usually displayed by creative children as they develop.

Are you wondering whether your child’s education will be a source of inspiration or a hindrance to their creative abilities? We go through the methods that can be employed in order to support a child’s creative and artistic instincts. We discuss the importance of finding the right teachers and school curriculum that creates an environment that fosters a child’s creativity from a very early age. Such lessons can also be implemented at home to help children develop the ability to express themselves.

Art offers an important way to fuel creativity. We explain how artistic activities promote children’s creative instincts and feed their innate desire to express themselves. These childhood instincts are important as creativity is one of our most important traits and can have a tremendous impact on the rest of our lives. Some of the world’s most innovative and influential people are also the most creative. This child psychology, parenting, and childcare course provides you with effective techniques you can use at home or in the classroom to help children make the most of their creative skills from a very young age. Sign up to learn how to unlock your child’s potential and encourage them to be creative and think originally about the world.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Concept of Creativity
Module 2: Creativity and The Role of Education
Module 3: Course assessment