Creativity, including practical ideas and activities, is covered for all curriculum areas. The book is appropriate for states with K-5 early childhood certification and in programs for children in day care to elementary school. * An entire section, including activities, is devoted to creativity and the multicultural curriculum--helping students address the increasing diversity in today"s classrooms. * Every chapter includes activities for preschool, Kindergarten to Grade 3, and Grades 4 to 5. Where applicable, activities for specific learning styles are provided in chapter-ending material. * "Think About It" and "This One"s for You!" sections provide readers with new research and information related to chapter content. * New! Noteworthy expanded coverage includes the latest in developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), online teaching tools in the arts, and brain research.