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Ishee, Nell; Goldhaber, Jeanne – Young Children, 1990
Describes a set of techniques designed to provide teacher support for children engaged in story re-enactment. The techniques were developed at the Early Childhood Development Center at the University of Vermont, and found to be useful with preschool children. (BB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Dramatic Play, Group Activities, Preschool Children
Yawkey, Thomas Daniels – 1979
Research findings indicate that role play can contribute to children's language growth through furthering: (a) growth in imaging, (b) increased recall, (c) discriminative listening, (d) development of novel forms of communication, (e) learning of socially appropriate communication, and (f) motoric actions. Teachers can facilitate role-playing by…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Dramatic Play
Smith, Deborah J.; And Others – Dimensions, 1990
Briefly discusses the evolution of children's real and imaginary fears and appropriate ways that preschool teachers and caregivers can help children cope with these fears. (BB)
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Cognitive Development
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Vukelich, Carol – Childhood Education, 1992
Describes a play-based procedure for assessing young children's knowledge of the functions of writing. A case study highlights this discussion. (BB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Ability, Dramatic Play
Ritchie, Kathleen E.; Johnson, Zita M. – 1986
Superhero play among preschool children appears to be quite different from socio-dramatic play. While exhibiting characteristics of socio-dramatic play, superhero play does not facilitate the development of social or verbal skills. Observations of television programs indicated that superhero play provides little opportunity for verbal reasoning,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Childhood Needs, Dramatic Play, Group Dynamics
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Howarth, 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
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Harris, Teresa – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1994
Describes a block play activity undertaken in a kindergarten through second-grade multiage classroom, in which children used blocks and various other props to construct and operate an imaginary snack shop. Discusses the benefits of block play and guidelines for teachers to follow in establishing block play activities. (MDM)
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Class Activities, Dramatic Play, Educational Strategies
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Gentile, Lance M.; Hoot, James L. – Reading Teacher, 1983
Discusses the critical relationships among play, learning to read, and early reading achievement. Gives examples of kindergarten play activities that nurture the ability to read, including painting, playing with lettered blocks, movement activities, sociodramatic play, and field trips. (FL)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Beginning Reading, Dramatic Play, Field Trips
Naumburg, Janet – 1978
The value and function of play behavior in young children, and the process and conditions by which play contributes to learning, cognition and problem solving, are explored in this literature review. The first section examines early theories of play, the psychoanalytic theory of play, and the developmental stages of play. Common elements of play…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Children, Classroom Environment
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Erickson, Karen L. – Language Arts, 1988
Presents a sample lesson (on the Middle Ages) using movement, verbalization, and role playing to introduce students to drama and creative expression. Provides teachers with an in-depth look at a creative process through which they can stimulate learning across the curriculum. (ARH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Activities, Creative Dramatics, Drama
Dockett, Sue – AECA Resource Book Series, 1995
This issue of the ACEA resource series focuses on the role of sociodramatic play in early childhood development, giving recommendations and examples for developing children's social understanding through play. Sections include the following: (1) "Developing Understanding through Play," which introduces the concepts; (2) "Complex…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Child Rearing
Oscar Rose Junior Coll., Midwest City, OK. – 1976
The purpose of this Child Development Associate (CDA) training module, one of a series of 18, is to provide the CDA intern with an understanding of both the processes involved in the development of language skills and the role of the teacher in enhancing language development. The module stipulates competency-based objectives and provides essential…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Communication Skills
McLain, K. Victoria; Heaston, Amy – 1993
Learning can occur in a natural way when parents serve as models to their child, demonstrating how to learn, facilitating the learning process, and guiding the learner. With a teacher's guidance, parents can improve their understanding of their child's learning. Teachers can encourage parents to share wordless picture books, books with predictable…
Descriptors: Child Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Early Experience
Rosberg, Merilee – 1994
The role of sociodramatic play in children's cognitive, social, and physical development is discussed, drawing on observations of work with parents and their children ages 3-5. The paper focuses on the way the teachers guided and facilitated play taking cues from the children. A training session was provided to the parents on ways to play with…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play
Jones, Elizabeth; Reynolds, Gretchen – 1992
The traditional role for teachers in children's play was to structure it, setting rules and interrupting if things got "out of hand." However, for children ages 3 to 5, sociodramatic play is a way to invent and make familiar the rhythms and actions of everyday life. This book describes why play is a fundamentally important part of…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Conflict Resolution, Creative Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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