Dramatic Play
When
children become engaged in dramatic play, they are taking on a role and
participating in imitative behavior. This type of play
incorporates verbal interactions with at least one other person in the
play episode. As children act out roles, they develop new skills.
They learn about themselves, their families, and society around
them.
Discovery
When
children explore materials in the discovery workstation, they observe
materials to see how they compare and contrast, begin to develop an
understanding of cause-and-effect relationships, develop problem
solving skills, and develop creativity.
Listening Center
In the listening center,
children develop pre-reading skills. They develop confidence in
themselves as readers. Their vocabulary is expanded. They
become aware of voice inflections when reading, which will help them
become good readers in the future.
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Dodge, D., et al. Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. 3rd ed. Teaching Strategies:
Washington, D.C. 1996.
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Dodge, D., et al. Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. 3rd ed. Teaching Strategies:
Washington, D.C. 1996.