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Algava, Priscilla Snow – 1981
The study investigated the possible correlations between brain growth stages and creative art work through the evaluation of 549 samples of children's art by children in grades K through 6. The absence of a valid instrument led to the development by the investigator of a criterion referenced rating scale for evaluation of the art work. The data…
Descriptors: Brain, Creative Development, Creativity, Developmental Stages
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Laible, Deborah J.; Watson, Malcolm W.; Koff, Elissa – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2000
Investigated the effects of menarche on the continuity of adolescent girls' drawing styles. Found that individual styles over a 4-year period were discernible across 6-month intervals but not when the interval spanned menarche, indicating a discontinuity related to developmental transitions. (JPB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art Expression, Childrens Art, Creative Development
Walston, Herman Ervin – 1974
This paper presents suggestions and guidelines for planning creative outdoor learning environments and experiences for young children. The discussion focuses on the fact that children learn more readily and develop better physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially when their play is allowed to be creative and innovative in nature. The…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Games, Creative Development, Design Requirements
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Gifford, Sue – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2004
This paper reports on a study of nursery children's responses to number focused activities. Responses were analysed in terms of cognitive, physical, emotional and social aspects in order to gain insights into what engaged children in number learning opportunities. "Cognitive-emotional hooks" for number activities were identified, involving…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Teaching Methods, Cognitive Development
Grimes, Daniel B. – 1977
To assist local school districts by making available curriculum materials that can be incorporated into the regular instructional program, a set of career awareness curriculum kits were developed by elementary and junior high school teachers in Oregon for grades K-8. The curriculum was based upon five program goals which were mastered by a set of…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills