This article focuses on a specific kind of play: dramatic play, or, as it's sometimes called, pretend play, imitative play, and symbolic play. Read why this type of play is important and examples of how to incorporate it into your...

Dramatic play allows children to develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies. In order to derive the full benefits from dramatic play as it relates to learning, early educators should "set the...

Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to change the action in the turning point of a tragedy in order to see the effect on the rest of the play. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links...

Marlowe's play, Edward II, has been referred to as the best effort in dramatics for him.

Online lesson which uses Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" to teach the concepts of symbolism and theme in a dramatic work. Young scholars learn the importance and significance of these terms as they study this work and other works of...