Abstract
This chapter starts with reviewing the existing research and literature underpinned by a Froebelian lens and a policy perspective on creativity, followed by an analysis and discussion of two case studies of my children’s drawings in the context of Covid-19 pandemic. This chapter addresses the place of creativity in the process of children expressing and constructing their identities and making sense of who they are by connecting themselves to family members, friends, peers and important aspects involved in their early life experiences in various contexts and environments. This chapter calls for the importance of stakeholders to develop deeper understanding of the crucial role of creativity via drawing as a meaningful tool in enabling children’s agency in expressing and constructing their identities, especially in the challenging times.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Young Children's Identities |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective |
| Editors | Fengling Tang, Sofia Guimaraes, Clara Rubiano |
| Place of Publication | London and New York |
| Publisher | Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group |
| Chapter | 6 |
| Pages | 85-100 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-003-01809-4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-367-86273-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Jan 2025 |