EYFS & development

EYFS Expressive Arts and Design: Creativity Through Play

How music, movement, art, role play and making help young children express ideas and develop creativity.

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Expressive arts and design includes creative experiences such as music, movement, role play, drawing, painting, making and imaginative play.

Let children lead

Open-ended materials can allow children to decide what to create rather than producing identical finished products. Ask children about their ideas and let them experiment.

When visiting a nursery, look for accessible creative materials and opportunities for children to express themselves.

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