Integrating theater in the classroom

What is the difference between dramatic play and sociodramatic play?

• Nothing, both terms are used interchangeably.

• Sociodramatic play involves negotiation between children

• Children play longer in dramatic play

• Dramatic play is easier to play

Which of the following types of drama relies solely on gestures, body, and facial movement?

• Puppets

• Story Drama

• Pantomime

• Reader's Theater

How can drama support socio-emotional development?

• By supporting fine-motor skills.

• By fostering competition over the best performance.

• By promoting make-believe and abstract thinking.

• By encouraging empathy toward others.

What is "verbal mapping"?

• Assessing each word a child says.

• Describing children what they are doing and what you're doing.

• Introducing fine new vocabulary words each day.

• Creating a word wall in your classroom.

What is a good way to introduce props into a dramatic play center?

• Allow children to explore the props first, then explain them.

• Avoid introducing the props.

• Explain the props first, then allow exploration.

• Introduce the props through role-play after offering a quiz.

Props to support pretend play in a Panadería (Bakery) could be...

• Aprons, baking utensils, measuring cups, etc.

• Aprons, baking utensils, board games, etc.

• Apron, baking utensils, worksheets, etc.

• Aprons, baking utensils, arts n' crafts, etc.