The literate potentials of book-related dramatic play

Rowe, D. (1998). The literate potentials of book-related dramatic play. Reading Research Quarterly, 33( 1), 10-35.Abstract:This research, based on two related studies, explores dramatic play and how it may assist young children in understanding the content of stories....

Role of imaginative play in cognitive development

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...