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Peer reviewedJalongo, Mary Renck – Childhood Education, 1984
Discusses children's imaginary companions as a part of human development that adults should strive to understand. (BJD)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Childrens Literature, Creativity, Early Childhood Education
Fall, Eleanor; Shaw, Connie – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2002
Describes a project based on the book "Roxaboxen" by Alice McLerran for a multiage summer program at the Loudon Country Day School (Virginia) where children create an imaginary town. Discusses benefits of the project, including connecting children with books, illuminating the importance of play, use of imagination, and suitability for various…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Imagination
Peer reviewedTyszkowa, Maria – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1974
The author examines the psychological attraction of stories for children, psychological mechanisms involved in the reception of story literature, and effects this literature has on personality development. (MS)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cross Cultural Training, Early Childhood Education
Kohl, MaryAnn F. – 1999
Intended to encourage children to develop their imaginations naturally, with only a small amount of help from adults, this book presents over 125 activities for creative and pretend play for young children. The book's introduction describes the importance and benefits of pretend play, the adult's role, and needed materials and space. The…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities
