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Solnit, Albert J., Ed.; And Others – 1993
The result of a collaboration of psychoanalysts and others who met over several years to study the many meanings of play, this book is designed to contribute to the broader field of knowledge about the emotional development and inner resources of children. Written primarily for therapists, educators, and clinicians, it is divided into three major…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Child Health, Children
Download full textJacoby, Ruth – 1993
A practicum project was designed to retrain preschool personnel on the importance of indoor play and on their role during play sessions. Workshops and training sessions were developed to examine the physical environment of the classroom, discuss play theories, and review skills that children can develop during play sessions. Pre- and posttests,…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Day Care, Dramatic Play, Inservice Teacher Education
Benson, Tammy R. – 1994
Research on play and its positive effect on children's development is abundant. Adults can ensure that children receive the full benefits of play by becoming effective playleaders and by guiding children through enriching play experiences. Adults need to let children know that play is an important part of their educational experience. This can be…
Descriptors: Adults, Caregiver Role, Children, Dramatic Play
Ward, Christina D. – 1994
Research indicates that active adult involvement in children's play can increase the social level of play and have a beneficial impact on children's cognitive growth. To become appropriately involved in children's play, daycare providers and other adults need to understand how time, space, experiences, and materials affect children in play…
Descriptors: Adults, Caregiver Role, Children, Dramatic Play
Creaser, Barbara – 1990
This resource booklet focuses on the definitions, developmental stages, and the benefits of socio-dramatic play. The booklet deals with the players, shows how adults can support children's play, describes the play environment, and offers some suggestions for development of curriculum based on play. The booklet discusses children's approach to…
Descriptors: Child Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Furst, Marion – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1975
Advocates the use of little puppet plays for teaching English as a foreign language to elementary school children. (Available from English Inspectorate, Ministry of Education and Culture, P. O. Box 292, Jerusalem, Israel.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
Prentice, Joan L. – Viewpoints, 1975
Observations of a language development program in an informal classroom of a British infant school. (PD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Communication Skills, Dramatic Play, Kindergarten
LaFlamme, Robert H. – Elementary English, 1975
The story time activity for kindergartners can be enhanced by involving the children in creative movement, puppets, plays, sequence cards, and felt figures. (JH)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Books, Childrens Literature, Dramatic Play
Rubin, Janet E. – 1978
In the back to basics era, creative dramatics should still be used in the English classroom because it helps to develop the entire child. For some time, teaching strategies have been directed at the left brain, the hemisphere that deals with logical and linear functions. Recently, however, attention has been given to the right side of the brain,…
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Cerebral Dominance, Creative Dramatics, Dramatic Play
King, David C. – Intercom, 1974
This issue of Intercom consists of seven, short easy to use units on conflict and change at key points in United States History for junior and senior high school students. Units, designed to give students an understanding of what conflict is, include teaching strategies such as case studies, short readings or dramatic scenes, questioning…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Dramatic Play
Condos, Basil – Law in American Society, 1975
Students consider the case of Marbury v. Madison in a one-act play in an attempt to present constitutional issues in a more understandable format. Included are brief statements of purpose, objectives, background information, and the play. (SM)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Dramatic Play, Justice, Legal Education
Hamrin, Jeannie M. – 1981
The author presents some affective educational activities for young children who may be in a mainstreamed setting which addresses some of the misconceptions about exceptional people. Hands on interactions using puppetry, dramatic play, and literature are designed to help children: learn about handicaps; learn about aids such as wheelchairs,…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Books, Childrens Literature, Disabilities
Stewig, John Warren – 1981
Intended for use by reading teachers, this document presents classroom activities for using drama as an aid to reading comprehension. Following a brief introduction discussing the rationale for drama in the reading classroom, the paper details various phases in comprehension, matching each level with suggested books and appropriate dramatic…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions
Dodge, Diane Trister – 1979
This trainer's guide is designed for day care center directors and others responsible for teacher training and parent education who wish to develop and present workshops based on the manual "Blocks - A Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood." The guide is divided into five sections, called "sessions," which correspond to the…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
CARPENTER, ETHELOUISE; SHIPLEY, FERNE – 1962
PLAY WHICH INVOLVES NATURAL MOVEMENT HELPS THE CHILD TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND ABOUT HIMSELF. AN EXPANSIVE AND VERSATILE USE OF SPACE FOR LIVING INCREASES WITH EXPLORATION. FREEDOM TO MOVE IS INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL. NEW EXPERIENCES ARISING OUT OF CURIOSITY AND INTERACTION WITH HIS OWN FAMILY AND OTHER…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Childrens Games, Classroom Environment
