The Play Based Learning Podcast
Education
Today I’m chatting with Jessica Borowets of The Artful Child, which began as an outside the box preschool run by her mother in the late 60’s. Jessica strongly believes that children learn through play, and with all their senses, and that every child deserves the freedom to explore art materials and sensory activities without interruption.
In this episode, we discuss process art and creativity in early childhood education. We define creativity and process art, discussing the differences between crafts and art. We touch on the challenge of embracing mess in creative play, the power of sensory activities, and practical strategies for introducing process-based art to early childhood programs.
Some key takeaways:
If you’ve ever wondered about why to allow for extended uninterrupted play and how to nurture children's creativity, this episode is for you! Kristen and Jessica advocate for environments that prioritize exploration, showcasing the incredible capabilities of children when provided with the freedom to create.
Recommended Book:
Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com
Find Jessica here: @theartfulchild and get on the waitlist to join her upcoming digital course Create Your Enchanting Early Childhood Environment
EP 59: Creating a space from a Million Dollar Grant with Tiffany Pearsall
EP 58: Exploring Artistry in Early Childhood with Faigie Kobre
EP 57: The Importance of Play for Adults with Reagan Fulton
EP 56: The Connection of Play and Brain-Behaviors with Prerna Richards
EP 55: Free the Glue with Kayla Souza
EP 54: Understanding Gestalt Language Processing with Jess Teixeira
EP 53: Developing the Fundamentals of ABCs Through Play with Stacy Benge
EP 52: Breaking the Behavior Chart Cycle with Megg Thompson
EP 51: Making Research Accessible in Early Childhood with Emily Clark, M.Ed
EP 50: Embracing Pedagogical Documentation in Child Development with Ana Valle Rivera
EP 49: Making Boxed Curriculum Work for Play-Based Education with Melysa Mei
EP 48: Strategies for Healthy Child Sleep Habits with Lindsey Nickoles
EP 47: Embracing Authentic Connections and Humanizing Education with Finn Menzies
EP 46: Fostering Authentic Connections Through Boundaries and Play with The Connected Child
EP 45 Demystifying Developmentally Appropriate Practice with Jean-Mari Dagarin
EP 44: Building Social Skills in Children Through Art with Beverly Beck
EP 43: Early Childhood Advocacy in Action with Kristy DeGraaf
EP 41: Exploring Nature-Based Literacy with Lynne Mulligan
EP 40: Tips and Trick for Dressing for Outdoor Play with Ade Hofmann
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