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ERIC Number: EJ264274
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jun
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Play, Creativity, and Schools Today.
Iverson, Barbara K.
Phi Delta Kappan, v63 n10 p693-94 Jun 1982
The ability to take a playful outlook is important to creative thought, but too often schools recognize the legitimacy of structured games only, squelching creative play. Schools should cultivate natural playfulness so that children can adapt to our fast-changing world and learn to create new rules. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Creative Thinking, Elementary Education, Play
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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