The dramatic instinct in children
by American Institute of Child Life
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About This Book
"The Dramatic Instinct in Children" by American Institute of Child Life delves into the development of the dramatic instinct in children, exploring its educational, moral, and inspirational significance. From early childhood imitation to middle childhood dramatic play and later expression of dramatic ideas, the book highlights the value of this instinct in organizing thinking, fostering creativity, and developing empathy and moral understanding. It also emphasizes the joy, ideal realization, and sense of wonder that children experience through dramatic activities, offering valuable insights fo...
Chapters (36)
- THE DRAMATIC INSTINCT IN CHILDREN
- INTRODUCTION
- THE DRAMATIC INSTINCT IN CHILDREN[1]
- I. The Nature of the Dramatic Instinct
- Its Expression in Early Childhood
- Its Expression in Middle Childhood
- Its Expression in Later Childhood
- II. The Educational Value of This Instinct
- The Moral Value of This Instinct
- The Inspirational Value of This Instinct
- III. Summary
- References[2]
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