Learning Objectives
By the end of the chapter, you should be able to:
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Explain how young children naturally express themselves through the arts
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Advocate for the arts being included in early childhood education
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Describe each of the four disciplines/strands of the creative arts
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Summarize the foundations in the arts that high quality early childhood programs support
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List materials that educators can include in their classrooms to support the arts
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Identify ways for educators to support the arts through their curriculum planning
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Discuss ways to engage families in curriculum for the arts