Resources & links - Inspiring Creativity

Here are some resources to support you in developing creative spaces for children:

Curiosity & Imagination

Curiosity & Imagination is the national network for children's hands-on learning. It was commissioned by Sure Start to write this guide to Inspiring Creativity and Imagination. C&I supports practitioners working in a range of sectors. Visit www.curiosityandimagination.or g.uk to find out more and to join the network.

Publications

A useful book is Supporting Creativity and Imagination in the Early Years by Bernadette Duffy (Open University Press, 2002).

Sightlines Initiative

Sightlines Initiative supports creative thinking and practice in early childhood services in north-east England and across the UK. Visit www.sightlines-initiative.com.

Reggio Emilia

Information on the Reggio Emilia approach to encouraging children's creativity:
http://zerosei.comune.re.it

Curriculum links

For the Foundation Stage curriculum:
www.qca.org.uk/223.html

Birth to Three Matters

In this section: