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Peer reviewedHong, Eunsook; And Others – Roeper Review, 1995
The predictive validity of original thinking, as measured by two subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, to the performance of real-world creative activities (in such domains as art, drama, sport, music, and dance) was examined in 60 second-graders. Original thinking was significantly related to creative performance but not to…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Expression, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Petersen, Evelyn A. – Children and Families, 1998
Discusses why art activities are an important part of a child's development. Cites reasons open-ended art activities have a place in early childhood programs, including: children love them; art materials provide hands-on, sensory experiences; art provides an outlet for the innate creativity of children, allowing them opportunities for unique…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Child Development, Childrens Art, Clay
