Thomas Rendon

Authors: Zachary Stier, EdD, Thomas Rendon

Follow the authors of Creativity in Young Children on a journey of curiosity as they unlock the secrets of creativity, deepening understanding of the “what” of creativity, its connections to child development, and how it shapes and is shaped by the people, communities, and world around us. Featuring seven Big Ideas about creativity, case studies, and the authors’ personal stories, the book is a call to action to change how we raise, nurture, and teach our children to honor their innate creativity.

Authors: Gaye Gronlund, Thomas Rendon

Play, academics, and standards can work together with the right strategies and support from educators. Take an active role in child-directed play to guide learning. Become a strong advocate for saving play in early childhood education.

This book is full of research and resources that link academic learning and play experiences. Use the provocative questions for teachers and administrators to effectively share the importance of play in early learning with others, and help restore play to its proper role as both fun and educational.

Age focus: 3–6.

Softbound, 236 pgs.