To prepare for this Journal, follow steps 1 and 2, then write a one-paragraph reflection about the importance of dramatic play to a young child’s development. The paragraph should be roughly 150 words.
1) Read Chapter 13 in your eBook.
2) Watch the video of Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts.
3) Write your response in your journal regarding the importance of dramatic play. Describe the impact of a teacher’s attitude and disposition on children’s creativity. Also, respond to one or more of the following questions or respond to anything you read and learned from watching the video:
- What do children learn through dramatic play?
- How can you adapt dramatic activities for children with special needs or non-typical development?
- What is the difference between dramatic play and creative dramatics?
- Why are activities that involve music and creative movement valuable for young children?
video is on YouTube: Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts
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Readings and Resources
Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 (Click on the MindTap link in the Unit).
- Howard, R. and Mayesky, M. (2023). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. 12th edition. Cengage Learning. MindTap
This chapter addresses the relationship between creativity and the classroom environment and provides guidelines for encouraging creative thinking throughout the day in early childhood programs.
- Chapter 6: Foundations of Creative Activities
Articles, Websites, and Videos:
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence (MI) is a theory of eight intelligences that all people have in varying amounts. This resource can help you better understand the concept and how it applies to you as a learner and teacher.
- Multiple Intelligence (MI) – Howard Gardner. (n.d.). The State University of New York at Cortland.
Supplemental Resources:
Optional, you may use this Multiple Intelligence Inventory to provide insight into your natural or developed multiple intelligence areas. This is for your use and will not be submitted as an assignment.
- McKenzie, W. (2017). Multiple intelligences inventory.
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