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Author Hendy, Lesley.

Title Supporting drama and imaginative play in the early years / Lesley Hendy and Lucy Toon
Published Buckingham ; Philadelphia : Open University, 2001

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Description ix, 161 pages ; 24 cm
Series Supporting early learning
Supporting early learning.
Contents Understanding dramatic activity -- Dramatic play from 0-6 -- Understanding the pretend self -- Language, drama and the imagination -- Drama and personal, social and emotional development -- Drama and the whole child -- Performance in the early years -- Managing dramatic activity -- Creating role-play areas -- Interactive story-making (thematic-fantasy play with adults) -- Using dramatic conventions -- Observation, progression and assessment
Summary "Written for the wide range of practitioners working with young children, this book gives guidance on both the theory and the practical management of drama in the early years. The relationship between 'pretend play' and the cognitive and affective development of young children is emphasized, having much to inform us about the children in our care. Major themes are children's need to experience quality talk and their engagement in narrative through story-making." "The authors have a wide range of experience in early years teaching and in teacher training. Through their work, they are aware of the importance of drama for the development of the young child. Parents and practitioners are encouraged to explore drama activities and examples are given of fantasy play taken from pre-school, nursery and infant settings." "All those involved with early years can discover that engaging children in dramatic activity is both a natural form of behaviour and a powerful learning medium."--Jacket
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [153]-157) and index
Subject Drama -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Great Britain.
Drama in education.
Genre/Form Drama.
Author Toon, Lucy.
LC no. 2001021954
ISBN 0335206662
0335206654 pb