ABSTRACT
The importance of creative experience and self-expression in boosting children's self esteem and confidence has recently been acknowledged by David Blunkett (1999). In his foreword to the report entitled ‘All Our Futures: Creativity, Culture and Education’ (NACCCE 1999) he pledged Government support for young people both at school and in the community, enabling them to explore and develop their creativity. It is essential that early year's practitioners in all settings have a thorough understanding of the ways in which young children's creativity develops and can be supported by the adult.
