by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Catterall, J., R. Chapleau, et al. (1999). Involvement in the arts and human development: General involvement and intensive involvement in music and theatre arts. Chapter in E. Fiske (Ed.), Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning. Washington DC: Arts...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Anthony, A., Emans, E., & Ziegler, E. (1973). The effectiveness of creative dramatics and storytelling in a library setting. The Journal of Educational Research, 67(4), 161-162, 181.Abstract:This study examines the impact of library-based creative dramatics and...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Fink, R. S. (1976). Role of imaginative play in cognitive development. Psychological Reports, 39: 895-906.1Abstract:This study addresses the potential roles of imaginative play (or creative role-playing) on two foundational cognitive abilities of children initially...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Pellegrini, A. (1980). Symbolic functioning and children’s early writing: Relations between kindergartener’s play and isolated word writing fluency. EDRS Number ED 201 407 (1980): 1-15. Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia, Athens,...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Pellegrini, A. and Galda, L. (1982). The Effects of Thematic-Fantasy Play Training on the Development of Children’s Story Comprehension. American Educational Research Journal, Fall 1982, 19(3): 443-452.1Abstract:This study outlines a brief intervention in which...