The play behavior of young children is viewed as a behavioral manifestation of nonverbal thinking. Discussed are issues of relevance to the understanding of the development of thought in general and of the symbolic function in particular. A line of development is proposed which leads from early nonverbal thought as manifested in play, either…

This annotated bibliography on creative dramatics is categorized as follows: For the Uninitiated Teacher, Other Books, and Articles. A total of 47 entries comprises the bibliography. (DB)

A critical analysis is made of the content and assumptions of the many theories or explanations for play behavior. The seven chapters of the book are as follows. Chapter One, A Purview of the Problems, is a brief overview of the problems inherent in attempting to manage play, and the arguments for and against. The second chapter, Definitions of…

A descriptive history is presented of the Children's Theatre Association of Baltimore, an independent community children's theater, focusing on the years 1943-1966, the period in which founder Isabel Burger was in office. The Association's educational goals, influence, and contribution to the community are stressed. A major portion of the research…

The task of the school is to foster the diversity that is prized in families, homes, and the culture in general, but within a framework containing some common understandings. In searching for sources that might provide common and valuable foundations for curriculum workers, a number of sources were considered. Because the literature on play seemed…

Drama and movement bring delight, happiness, increased learning into every aspect of the English program. (JH)

Suggests various formal and informal approaches to play and notes their use and development in the school and classroom. (Available From: CS 703 732) (MH)

Subjects were 18 mothers and their clinic-referred children. A stepwise multiple regression analysis indicated that two maternal behaviors, beta commands and total rewards, displayed in the clinic were the best predictors of child compliance in the home. (Author)

Notes the effect child protagonists can have on adult viewers of a play because adult audiences can be reminded of the helplessness of childhood. (JC)

The study investigated the effects of two levels of teacher intrusion upon the behavior of eight elementary level autistic children and their nonhandicapped peers during dyadic play interactions. Few differences in subject behavior were observed, though the low-intrusion condition was associated with higher levels of toy contact and fewer…

COMPUPLAY, a program of the National Lekotek Center (Illinois) for handicapped children (ages 2-14) emphasizes the value of parent/child play activities using computers and provides computer support and resources to parents and professionals. (DB)

The study compared effects of toy play and computer activity on vocalization and social play in dyads consisting of a disabled preschooler and nondisabled peer. Computer activity was as effective or slightly more effective than toy play in stimulating vocalizations and social play. (Author/DB)

Explores the wonders of life, as functions of children and parents in change. Describes the process of participation in play therapy. Presents examples of cases in progress. (Author/KS)

Introduces the Social Relations Model as a new approach for understanding reciprocity during parent-child and sibling play. (PCB)

Reviews current research on play. Notes different theoretical explanations and maintains no adequate general theory of play exists. Covers such areas as: (1) the effects of toys on play, (2) categories of play, (3) the influence of parents and educators on play, (4) mental activity and play, and (5) factors related to play intensity. (JDH)