
The importance of promoting young childrens creative thinking & the social relationships which support it is now seen as a vital element of good early childhood practice. In this book the authors push forward our understanding of what young childrens creative thinking is & how it promotes young childrens well-being. By drawing on research evidence they examine key issues from the perspectives of the child the parents or carers & early childhood practitioners. Whilst exploring this theoretically complex area the authors never lose sight of what is important in day to day practice & make links between theory & practice through discussion around case studies. The book is divided into three key parts: creative thinking social relationships & early childhood practice; " exploring perspectives in early childhood research; " experiences of young children parents & practitioners. Chapters integrate practice research & conceptual understanding to meet the needs of undergraduate & postgraduate students on any Early Childhood course."