Creativity Part 2

p. 336 What is a recommended strategy to foster creative thinking in children according to the text?

• Discourage messes and restrict experimentation with materials.

• Provide ongoing encouragement and view mistakes as learning opportunities.

• Limit the use of open-ended materials.

• Encourage competition among children.

p. 336 What is an example of a tool mentioned in the text that can be introduced to children to explore art?

• A calculator

• An extruder

• A ruler

• A textbook

What approach does the text suggest to encourage children's creativity in art?

• Following strict guidelines

• Using worksheets and coloring pages

• Letting children explore materials in their own way

• Providing detailed instructions

p. 337 What is NOT recommended when interacting with children about their art, according to the text?

• Asking open-ended questions about their choices

• Encouraging descriptions of their artwork

• Asking "What is it?" about their artwork

• Suggesting they describe their creative decisions

p. 338 According to the text, what type of grasp do early educators encourage for using crayons and markers?

• Tripod grasp

• Fist grasp

• Pincer grasp

• Lateral grasp

p. 339 Which art form involves children using pot holder loops or freestanding looms to create pot holders, fabrics, and designs?

• Collages

• Doughs

• Weaving

• Puppetry

p. 339 For which age group is woodworking recommended as an art activity?

• Mobile infants

• Preschoolers

• Toddlers

• Older toddlers

p. 339 What is the primary sensory benefit for young infants engaging in activities like hanging a prism in a sun-filled window?

• Enhancing their sense of smell

• Developing their taste preferences

• Improving their tactile sensations

• Appreciating visual textures and colors

p. 340 What is a recommended activity to introduce art to mobile infants and toddlers according to the text?

• Let them play video games

• Let them explore how a jumbo crayon works

• Teach them to read simple books

• Have them listen to classical music

p. 340 Which activity is suggested for older toddlers to help them create art, as per the document?

• Let them use digital tablets to draw

• Have them use jumbo chalk on cement

• Encourage them to play with clay

• Teach them to use watercolors