This study explores early childhood teacher practices regarding the use of dramatic play in Kindergarten to Year 2 (K-2) classrooms. Four early childhood teachers working in Kindergarten participated in the study. Two of these teachers rarely used dramatic play. They were interviewed to explore their perceptions of the importance of dramatic play,…

A description of locations that the National Capital Parks Service has redone and provided with live reenactments of the events that made them important in history. (JA)

When drawings between groups allowed to play with toys and those not allowed were compared, no significant differences in form were found. (JA)

The notions of work and play are examined. It is suggested that the two not be seen as distinctly different activities but rather as elements that contribute to all activities. (Author)

A review of new play and athletic equipment. (JF)

Examines preferred height (from the floor) to which children climbed during 5 free play sessions. (MB)

Fourth and fifth graders designed a Space Platform for their playground in an art and math correlation project. (DR)

Children come to terms with real life through acting out contrasting reactions to situations. One must be careful, however, to chose plays appropriate to the age of the actor. (AF)

Describes a new preschool program in Yugoslavia that stresses the importance of children's play and of special forms of work. (AJ)

Description of psychotherapeutic techniques used with two highly-disturbed girls, both 5 1/2 years old. (NH)

The effects of high-structure versus low-structure objects on various types and components of pretend play were examined in a sample of 36 low-income, predominantly Afro-American preschoolers. High-structure objects increased the frequency of noninteractive pretend play in three and one-half-year-old triads, but not in five-year-old triads.…

Discusses a study of the play of Sikh children in a multi-ethnic nursery class and as individuals. Significant differences were found between the play of Sikh children and that of indigenous White children. (JOW)