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Peer reviewedVerriour, Patrick – Theory into Practice, 1985
Because of the close interrelationship among language, thinking, and the contexts in which learning takes place, many children experience difficulties when they enter school. This article discusses ways in which dramatic contexts can provide continuity between home and school by enabling children to take control of their thinking and language. (MT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play, Imagination, Language Proficiency
