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Verriour, Patrick – 1994
Offering a step-by-step guide to the planning and implementation of dramatic play in the elementary classroom, this book shows how the art of dramatic playing can be used as a process for integrating learning across the curriculum. The first section of the book, Playing Dramatically, discusses integrating learning and drama, areas of learning…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Bryson, Eileen – 1994
A first-grade teacher's classroom investigations support earlier research findings that when dramatic play is presented in a thematic context and related literacy props are provided, the children will use literacy behavior as part of their play. The teacher's research also indicated that adult intervention, guidance, and modeling of literacy…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Dramatic Play
Parr, Carolyn M. – 1983
The purpose of this guidebook is to help persons interested in establishing a family day care program in their homes set up a quality learning environment that enhances children's cognitive development through play. Following a literature review showing the importance of play in Piaget's theory of child development, the author describes a…
Descriptors: Community Surveys, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment

Stecher, Miriam B. – Childhood Education, 1975
A workshop leader and consultant makes an impassioned plea for more and better movement education. Provides ideas for focused movement explorations and discusses the overall goals and advantages of this new breed of physical education. (ED)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Classroom Communication, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education

Stokes, Anne – Childhood Education, 1975
Reports recent research which illustrates the educational value of play in preschool education. Play theory, the relationship between cognitive development and play, implications from research on preschool program models, the use of play equipment, dramatic play and teacher participation in play activities are discussed. (SDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment
Miller, Lenore; And Others – 1989
In this play, aliens from a distant galaxy visit an Earth site in three time periods, observing people as they deal with the environment. The aliens bring their wisdom and vision of the future to show children of the present what to do to avoid a grim fate. The lessons are suitable for grades 3-6, and include from 18-32 speaking parts plus cues…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Drama, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education
Pederson, Clara A., Comp. – 1986
One of a series of resource manuals written by participants in the University of North Dakota teacher education programs to help teachers develop more open and responsive classrooms, this booklet focuses on the teaching of creative drama. Following an introduction by Vito Perrone, the titles and authors of the articles are as follows: (1) "'They…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Dramatics
Rickert, William E.; Bloomquist, Jane – 1988
This paper provides a basic framework for using creative drama to achieve a wide range of objectives in educating students with mental disabilities; these objectives include enhanced communication skills, discipline and teamwork, self-concept, and creativity. Drama techniques such as movement exercises, games, structured play, role playing, and…
Descriptors: Acting, Creative Dramatics, Creative Expression, Curriculum
Gore, Deborah, Ed. – Goldfinch: Iowa History for Young People, 1987
The focus of this issue is to explore the lives of pioneers who lived during the territorial period (1838-1846). Articles and activities highlight various aspects of pioneer life. "Celebrate 150!" reviews the settlement of the territory and the establishment of a territorial government. Excerpts from actual newspapers and books,…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Class Activities, Debate
Rubin, Janet – 1977
Creative dramatics can be used to teach young children a variety of communication skills. Noisy stories help children to learn and make sounds and later can be used for dramatization purposes. Narrative pantomimes can teach children word order, sensory awareness, and nonverbal communication. Phrases, pictures, and props help stimulate imagination,…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Creative Activities, Creative Dramatics, Dramatic Play
National Committee, Arts for the Handicapped, Washington, DC. – 1978
Presented is a collection of case studies by therapists, educators, artists, parents, and recreation leaders, dealing with the arts as learning experiences for handicapped children. Each of the ten articles records the positive effects of arts experiences (dance, art, music, drama) on the growth and development of a particular handicapped child or…
Descriptors: Art Expression, Art Therapy, Case Studies, Dance
Smith, Peter; And Others – 1978
This paper compares the effects of fantasy play tutoring and tutoring in specific skills on the performance of nursery school children on a battery of tests and observations. Children from two classes in each of two nursery schools participated in the study, with a total of 65 children completing pre- and post-testing as well as follow-up testing…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Comparative Analysis, Dramatic Play, Foreign Countries
Butler, Katie B. – 1974
This module presents a guide for the study of the Navajo Indians' life and customs as they existed about thirty years ago. The length of time necessary to complete the activities, which are designed for use in kindergarten through third grades, may vary from one to two weeks. The module includes language, science, mathematics, art, music, dramatic…
Descriptors: American Indians, Art, Dramatic Play, Language
Allen, Doris Twitchell – 1978
Psychodrama is the acting out of difficult situations one has experienced. It gives the actors and spectators the chance to try out alternative solutions to problem situations. When these problems are acted out, the actors become better acquainted with themselves and their peers. This awareness becomes a dominant determinant of future behavior.…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics
Wagner, Betty Jane – 1977
This paper reveals ways in which teachers can use roles and role playing to facilitate children's understanding and expression, by giving an example of a drama in which the teacher assumed a role. In this dramatic situation, a group of eight-year-olds and nine-year-olds was asked to assume the roles of American Indians whose valley was threatened…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Approach