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ERIC Number: EJ629951
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0827-0899
Do Props Matter in the Dramatic Play Center? The Effects of Prop Realism on Children's Play.
Hogan, Claudia; Howe, Nina
Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, v8 n4 p51-66 Jan 2001
This study investigated the effects of prop realism on the play of 24 preschoolers. Observations of play sessions revealed that highly realistic props and low-realism props elicited equal amounts of group dramatic play. However, low- realism props generated greater diversity of play themes, more fantasy role enactments, and more nonintended use of props than high-realism props. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Fantasy, Learning Centers (Classroom), Play, Pretend Play, Toys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Play Centers; Play Learning; Play Materials; Reality