This fascinating collection of international research offers fresh perspectives on children's creative processes and the expression of their creative imagination through dramatic play, stories, artwork, dance, music and conversation. Drawing on a range of research evidence from innovative educational initiatives in a wide variety of countries,…

At a brisk pace, research findings focused on children's play are finally reaching the light of day in popular media. No longer left sitting in archives of academic journals, the benefits of play to lifelong success have been touted in radio, television, magazines, and newspapers. It gives early childhood professionals a powerful, credible…

Outlines "The Imagination Station," a project which develops, implements, and evaluates an early drama curriculum for children ages three to five and an imaginative play skills building program for preschool teachers. Examines how a project such as "The Imagination Station" could serve as a means for educating teachers. (PM)