Learning in and through the arts

Sheila Degotardi; Andi Salamon; Tina Stratigos

doi:10.1017/9781009380577.012

10 - Learning in and through the arts

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 17 June 2025

Sheila Degotardi ,

Andi Salamon and

Tina Stratigos

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Sheila Degotardi: Affiliation:
Macquarie University, Sydney
Andi Salamon: Affiliation:
University of Canberra
Tina Stratigos: Affiliation:
University of Sydney

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This chapter explores the value of the arts in the lives of very young children in early childhood education settings. It is hard to imagine a more joyful or rich opportunity for connection, expression and learning in early childhood than the arts. Humanity has always created art in a range of forms for a range of purposes and the youngest children are innately attracted to engage in music, dance, drama, and visual arts experiences.

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arts music visual art early childhood education infants toddlers learning

Type: Chapter
Information: Intentional Practice with Infants and Toddlers
Pedagogies for Learning, Development and Wellbeing
, pp. 255 - 281

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009380577.012 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2025

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