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Miller, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Describes various types of play typical of infants and toddlers. Includes discussion of the developmental benefits of object play, social play, motor play, and imitation. Focuses on the concept of causality, toddler-invented games, repeated movement to gain mastery, and the beginnings of dramatic play. (KB)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Childrens Games, Dramatic Play, Games
Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Four articles focus on children's make-believe play: (1) "Make Believe Play: Why Bother?" on the role of pretending in early learning; (2) "Fantasy and Exploration: Two Approaches to Playing" on children's imaginative styles; (3) "Infants Don't Pretend, Do They?" about developing play abilities; and (4) "Problems…
Descriptors: Curiosity, Discovery Learning, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education
