Creativity in Primary Education

Creativity is often thought of as being related to the arts however this book explores creativity in all areas of the curriculum. The case studies are particularly useful as the outline highly imaginative lessons that have been used in other schools. The reflective tasks featured in each chapter are a great way of getting you thinking how you could implement different strategies in the classroom.
-- K. Snowden * Amazon *
With my degree being in musical theatre, it is easy for me to incorporate arts into the school timetable, but have been wary about introducing such creativity in other subject areas. This book provides great insight into how to include creativity throughout the whole curriculum. A great read!
-- M. Wolkowski * Amazon *
The success of the book is proven by the fact this is the third edition; it retains key material and has been updated and revised to include two new chapters - the theme of the creative curriculum and supporting trainees to see how effective curriculum design can enhance creative teaching. An excellent way to refresh established teaching and bring in new ideas which will delight children. With plenty of good examples, this gives lots of food for thought and motivation to extend creativity. -- Parents in Touch
In timely publication in the light of the new National Curriculum, providing a stimulus to creative teaching and learning that goes beyond the usual artistic domains. -- Dr Alastair Daniel * drupal *
This provided a very interesting read and overview for creativity in the primary setting. -- Dr Colin Howard * drupal *
a very useful text with sections on setting the scene, creativity in the core curriculum and creativity in the foundation curriculum. -- Dr Liane Purnell * drupal *
We have an essay based on this topic and this book has proven a popular source for students to support their writing and practice. -- Dr Sarah Askey * drupal *
We have bought additional copies of the new edition for the library as this text is a vital support for trainees academic and professional development. The balance and practical and theoretical allows trainees to see the links more clearly and assignments clearly show that they use the book effectively to reflect on observations. with the support of research and informed opinion. -- Dr Sarah Askey * drupal *
Very useful for our foundation degree creativity module. A range of ideas which students found accessible. -- Miss Lisa Holland * drupal *
This book provides a great insight on how to embed creativity through the currciulum.

The reflective tasks are particularly useful for undergraduate programmes of study. -- Miss Syreeta Charles-Cole * drupal *
The case studies contain imaginative lessons that can be utilised in schools.

The featured reflective tasks are particularly useful for first year undergraduate students. -- Miss Syreeta Charles-Cole * drupal *
At last - a book about ′creativity′ which addresses this seriously. Creativity in the context of Mathematics and science is treated properly. It is just a shame that each chapter is not longer, as these two subjects alone are both overdue a deeper exploration. -- Mr Ralph Manning * drupal *
An excellent book, very useful for Creative Arts students as well as general information for our BEd students.
I liked the balance across the chapters; very readable. -- Mrs Ani Thomas * drupal *
This is a really helpful book which encompasses a lot of the key topics covered in the module. -- Mrs Claire Carkin * drupal *
We suggest a wide variety of books to our primary UG BAITT students and our PGCE students. this is one of them. It is clearly set out, easy to access and relevant to a number of subject areas. -- Mrs Dot Jackson * drupal *
This is a valuable book on developing creativity.There are good chapters on embedding creativity across the primary curriculum. -- Mrs Gill Fry * drupal *
Not relevant to the specific advanced professional focus that it was considered for. -- Mrs Heather Elliott * drupal *
Useful for a variety of modules that consider creative approaches to teaching and learning. -- Mrs Jan Gourd * drupal *
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in taking a holistic, creative and child centred approach to primary teaching and learning. -- Mrs Joanne Smith * drupal *
Ideas about creative teaching and the promotion of creativity within primary settings are synthesised in a very informative way. Useful subject chapters explore what creativity means in specific curriculum subjects. -- Mrs Marion Hobbs * drupal *
A very good book with lots of practical ideas for pedagogical practice. -- Mrs Shauna McGill * drupal *
This is a great book and really helpful to inspire practitioners to be more free flowing with creative pedagogy than didactic. Brings a fresh and progressive perspective into contemporary working in schools -- Ms Carol Lloyd * drupal *
This is a great book and really helpful to inspire practitioners to be more free flowing with creative pedagogy than didactic. Brings a fresh and progressive perspective into contemporary working in schools -- Ms Carol Lloyd * drupal *
Really useful book with provocative questions. -- Ms Charlotte Slade * drupal *