Supporting Drama And Imaginative Play In The Early Years (Rethinking Ageing Series)

Written for the wide range of practitioners working with young children, this book gives guidance on both the theory and the practical management of drama in the Early Years. The relationship between pretend play and the cognitive and effective development of young children is emphasized, having much to inform us about the children in our care. Major themes are children's need to experience quality talk and their engagement in narrative story-making.