Using the ACCT Framework (Fumoto
et al. 2012) to identify this behaviour showed evidence of creative thinking in all
areas of children’s activity. Some aspects of creative thinking behaviour seem to
occur more frequently than others (in particular ‘Trying out ideas’, ‘Analysing ideas’
and ‘Involving others’). These were also strongly associated with child-initiated
activity. At the same time, others aspects, such as ‘Engaging in new activity’, are
associated more strongly with adult direction and involvement, and the observations
point to the particularly important role of adults in supporting children’s initial
engagement in activities.