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Peer reviewedMandelbaum, Jean – Young Children, 1975
Offers suggestions as to how teachers of nursery through second grade children might develop a creative dramatics program from elements that are already in the curriculum and in the children themselves. (Author/SDH)
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Dramatics, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedKostelnik, Marjorie J.; And Others – Young Children, 1986
Examines reasons children find superhero play so attractive and discusses how it relates to children's development. Also makes a case for allowing superhero play and suggests strategies to make such play a constructive experience for children. (KS)
Descriptors: Aggression, Child Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedChristie, James F. – Young Children, 1982
Describes a play observation system and offers guidelines for using a recently developed play observation inventory. Two basic sociodramatic play training procedures are described which teachers can use to enhance the quality of children's play. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Measures (Individuals)
Peer reviewedHowarth, Mary – Young Children, 1989
Provides guidelines and examples of ways preschool teachers can use fairy tales to help children understand their lives. (BB)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Dramatic Play, Fairy Tales, Preschool Children
