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Introduction

Professional Development Session

Format: Mixed model, 1 hour interactive session; Prior to the session: read selected state publication pages and articles. Participants will also review the CPIN Visual and Performing Arts module. During the interactive session, participants will discuss the Guiding Principles on pages 42-45.

 

The visual and performing arts are as natural to young children’s lives and language and play are. The arts build skills such as problem solving and critical thinking; they bring parallel opportunities for the development of language/communication, mathematics, and the development of social and interpersonal skills. (PCF, p. 40) Prior to the session, participants will read selections from state publications and read the articles. During the interactive session, participants will discuss the Guiding Principles on pages 42-45.

Resources

	State Publications California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2, pp. 1-4 California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 2, pp. 40-49
	Articles and chapters Baghban, M.  Scribbles, labels, and stories: The role of drawing in the development of writing. Young Children, January, 2007. NAEYC. Collins, S. Books for young children about the creative arts. Young Children, July, 2004. NAEYC. Copple, C. and S. Bredekamp. Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8, pp. 175-176 section on Creative/aesthetic Development. Mitchell, L. C. Making the most of creativity in activities for young children with disabilities. Young Children, July, 2004. NAEYC.
	PowerPoints Visual and Performing Arts PowerPoint from the VPA Module.
	Handouts Visual and Performing Arts handouts and activities from the VPA Module.
	Streaming Video