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Yawkey, Thomas Daniels; Blohm, Paul J. – 1977
This paper reviews theoretical writings on the importance and function of imaginative play in the development of young children, and describes measurement instruments and instructional aids used for imaginative play in home and school settings. A historical summary of the function of play in the young child's life is presented. Early theories saw…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education