Chapter 15 - Dramatic Play & Puppetry

Chapter 15 Dramatic Play and Puppetry Importance of Dramatic Play Dramatic Play Center Creative Dramatics in Elementary Grades Adaptations for Children with Special Needs Puppets 2012 Cengage Learning. 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 2012 Cengage Learning. 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 2012 Cengage Learning. Creative Dramatics 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 six and older 2012 Cengage Learning. Adaptation for Children with Special Needs

Not too many rules Encourage children to play together Require at least five minutes in center Label shelves to help child put props away Encourage verbalization during play Supportive seating where appropriate Behavioral consequences for inappropriate behavior 2012 Cengage Learning. Puppets

Creative experience making Creative experience using Use throughout the curriculum Suggestions Introduce puppet slowly to the class Keep puppets character Give puppet a seat, place to stay Use puppet to communicate with children 2012 Cengage Learning. Kinds of Puppets

Stick puppets Bag puppets Hand puppets Finger puppets Wooden spoon puppets Play dough puppets Sock puppets More 2012 Cengage Learning.