Lesson 4: Dramatic Play

Which area of development is demonstrated when children learn how to be divergent thinkers and can come up with new ideas and ways of playing through dramatic play?

• Social development

• Cognitive development

• Physical development

• Creative development

As long as children are not being violent or causing harm, teachers should accept any role they take on in the Dramatic Play Center.

• True

• False

When setting up a Dramatic Play Center, which of the following would be best to include?

• plastic foods from diverse cultures

• a family area

• clothes representing different cultures and genders

• community worker outfits

• a generic sitting room

Which kinds of digital devices can children use in the Dramatic Play Center to extend their learning?

• digital cameras

• smartphones

• iPads

• computers

• digital voice recorders

Video recordings of dramatic play that can be later shared with the class are helpful for most children, but not for dual-language learners.

• true

• false

Which of the following ways demonstrate how children can develop cognitive skills in dramatic play?

• Children learn how to interact with others

• Children can practice problem-solving skills

• Children learn how to include other children in play

• Children learn how to adjust their responses in a group

• Children can extend their thinking after a field trip

How would you expect children to interact at the mastery level of dramatic play?

• Play different roles in new ways

• Learn how to use materials from watching older children

• Use the materials appropriately by playing around with them

• Use props or dress-up clothes realistically

• Pretend with props in creative ways

Which of the following children are most likely in the manipulation level of dramatic play?

• Claire plays and engages in familiar routines

• Kenta uses the same prop over and over again appropriately

• Sebastian carries around props

• Gustavo plays the same role over and over again

• Amelia gets out props but doesn't do anything with them

Which of the following strategies could a teacher use when facilitating an out-of-control Dramatic Play Center?

• taking a role

• stopping and talking

• time out

• extending the play

• redirecting

If a teacher provides the children with an alternate activity because the dramatic play is getting out of control, what is this type of facilitation called?

• extending the play

• stopping and talking

• taking a role

• redirecting the play