Some of the features of social play in mixed-aged dyads composed of three- and five-year-old children are explored. Suggestions for further study of social interaction among children are discussed. (Author/MC)

Argues for the experiential study rather than the solely critical analysis of literature. Shows how to add to student enrichment and student appreciation for literature by exploring literature through body movement, the senses, voice and speech, the emotions, the imagination, and the intellect. (RL)

The pattern of the changing attitudes of Western society towards child's play reflects the turbulence and variety of general social, political, philosophical, and educational developments. (LH)

Adventure playgrounds provide children with an area free from the imposition of adult values and social competition--a crucial necessity in a healthful maturation process. (LH)

The paper describes procedures that were designed to promote the toy play of a group of six severely/profoundly mentally retarded children (6 to 13 years old) in a classroom setting. The results that are presented and discussed suggest improvements in the students' toy play. (Author)

It was concluded that children do not voluntarily engage in sufficient aerobic activity during recess to significantly increase their cardio-respiratory fitness. (MM)

The effects of videotape exposure to a punished model on children's toy play were studied. Three levels of prohibition were used. Children who saw the videotape maintained their inhibitions over time and generalized them to an unfamiliar adult, while kindergartners who only received strong prohibitions did not. (Author/RD)

Discusses three developmental theories of sensorimotor play--Piagetian theory, psychoanalytic theory, and symbolic interaction theory. The relationships among the theories are explored. (CM)

Encouraging children to develop their imagination through using poetic imagery and pantomime widens and enriches their view of the world. (JD)

This study investigated the relationship between children's response to the colors black and white and their interracial behavior. Subjects were 20 black and white male and female preschoolers. The children were observed in a free play situation on a playground. Color preference and attitudes were measured in three different ways. (MS)

Advocates the use of recess meetings to help children succeed socially. Describes case studies of use of recess meetings in a first- and third-grade class, showing how teachers got to know each child better, and detailing how children were better able to express ideas, share experiences, voice concerns, solve problems, and laugh. (Author/SD)

Advocates play in a child's life. Describes how science fiction seizes the imaginations of young readers with its tales of the future and of outer space. Talks about various nonfiction books about space. Elaborates a workshop on books about space exploration. Gives 10 questions about stimulating student response. (PA)

A study investigated the interaction, play, and other behaviors of 24 preschoolers with visual impairments in the indoor play areas of two programs. Children interacted and played at lower levels than expected and their learning medium (visual or tactile) affected amount of interaction and amount and type of play. (Author/CR)