The performing arts on the development of creativity in children

Antonella Sarahí Tapia Pozo and Carlina Edith Vélez Villavicencio

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2025, vol. 4, 480

Abstract: Introduction: Performing arts are a form of artistic expression encompassing dance and theater, where creativity plays an integral role in exploring new ideas and developing communication skills. This study aimed to analyze the importance of performing arts in fostering creativity among early childhood education students in Puyo, Ecuador Methods: As a qualitative research endeavor, field data were collected through interviews with teachers and experts, and a field journal was employed to observe 98 preschool-aged children. Results: The results revealed that students have acquired fundamental elements of creativity through the performing arts, such as originality, fluency, flexibility, curiosity, as well as production, generation, imagination, and ideation. It was established that early childhood educators place significant value on the performing arts, recognizing them as a fundamental component of their training and aligning them with strategies implemented in educational contexts. Conclusions: The study concludes that creativity is an essential human trait that helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, broadening their knowledge, enhancing artistic strengths, and improving their ability to navigate complex situations

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2025480

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