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Creative Activities and Curriculum for Young Children
By Mary Mayesky Slides Prepared by Jennifer Johnson ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Chapter 15 Dramatic Play and Puppetry
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Importance of Dramatic Play
Develops creativity and imagination Expression of inner feelings Mastery over events Handling of fears, anxieties Making sense of the world of adults ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Importance of Dramatic Play
The beginnings of dramatic play Visible in the child’s own actions Often called “pretend” play Begins when a child actually uses a prop Development of dramatic play From simple to more complex Teachers need to become a part of the play ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Young Children’s Learning in Dramatic Play
Dramatic play is the child’s understanding and dealing with the world Important for language development Children begin to listen and respond to each other Vocabulary increases The planning process is now important to the child ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Dramatic Play in the Dramatic Play Center
Child-sized version of the world Place to try on social roles Opportunities to broaden horizons Reflect the world around Reflect many cultures Open-ended materials Modeling behavior ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Adapting Dramatic Play for Children with Special Needs
Not too many rules Let the child take the lead Encourage children to play together Require at least five minutes in center Label shelves to help child put props away Let the child play with other children as much as possible ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Adapting Dramatic Play for Children with Special Needs
Developmental delays Offer familiar materials Encourage verbalization Supportive seating Encourage the child to take a supportive role with props Bring out a few props at a time Provide dress up clothes that are simple to get on and off ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Adapting Dramatic Play for Children with Special Needs
ADHD and behavioral issues Help children learn how to work out conflicts Make sure there are clear behavioral consequences Follow dramatic play with a quiet activity Try to get the child to stay and play Keep the child focused Reduce distractions Set a timer ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Adapting Dramatic Play for Children with Special Needs
Visual impairments Explore and discuss the objects Intervene if the child is always a subordinate player Encourage social skill development ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Creative Dramatics versus Dramatic Play in Elementary Grades
No written dialogue Actors create their own words to convey meaning Informal drama created by the participants Goes beyond dramatic play in scope and intent Improvised Teacher is guide, not director Ages 6 and older ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Guidelines for Creative Dramatics with Elementary Students
Provide a structure Encourage open-endedness Promote a safe environment Provide feedback Take your time ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Puppets in the Early Childhood Classroom
Creative experience making Creative experience using Use throughout the curriculum Suggestions Introduce puppet slowly to the class Keep puppet’s character Give puppet a seat, place to stay Use puppet to communicate with children ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Kinds of Puppets Stick puppets Bag puppets Hand puppets Finger puppets
Wooden spoon puppets Two-faced (paper plate) puppets Play dough puppets Styrofoam puppets Ping pong ball puppets Sock puppets Finger puppets Old mitten puppets Cardboard cylinder puppets People puppets ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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