Abstract
There is a great interest in studying creativity in children. Yet, the current literature on preschool creativity is sparse. Extending on work in the innovation literature, we propose that uncertainty, curiosity, and exploration are vital components of a larger model of creativity. In the current chapter, we examine this new model of creativity and its implications for preschool children. Specifically, we propose that play is an ideal context for supporting the components of the creativity model. We investigate challenges in implementing the model in educational settings and explore outstanding questions in the field of preschool creativity.
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Evans, N.S., Todaro, R.D., Golinkoff, R.M., Hirsh-Pasek, K. (2022). Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty: The Road to Creativity in Preschool Children. In: Beghetto, R.A., Jaeger, G.J. (eds) Uncertainty: A Catalyst for Creativity, Learning and Development . Creativity Theory and Action in Education, vol 6. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98729-9_13
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