Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

This assignment is comprised of three different parts that will show your learning of various course objectives from Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Part 1

Summarize and give examples of three (3) positive effects that art and creativity have on early childhood aged children in each of the following areas of development: cognitive, physical, and socioemotional. You will have a total of nine (9) positive effects with examples at the end of this assignment. You will want to refer back to Lesson 1 and Lesson 3.

Part 2

Describe four (4) different ways to implement technology and/or technology software in the lives of early childhood aged children as it relates to the positive effects of art and creativity. You will want to refer back to Lesson 2.

Part 3

Create a list of at least four (4) quality community resources, in your area, with a description of the resource that families can use in implementing art and creativity into the life of his or her child. You will want to refer back to Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4 especially to the additional resources.