Chapter 21 (Play/Puppets) Review Questions

Define socio-dramatic play

several kids plying together and imitating others (acting things out)

In what type of play do kids play by themselves but stay close to other kids?

parallel

Around what age do kids first begin to use socio-dramatic play?

3

In what state of material use do kids screw and unscrew caps from bottles?

manipulative

In what stage of material use do kids find substitutes to represent objects they do not have?

imaginative

What age group will imitate ghosts and monsters?

4 year olds

What age group will engage in imitation with no preplanned play theme/goal?

3 year olds

What age group will engage in play about real life roles including roles of heroes?

5 year olds

What term describes showing kids correct behaviors (including for socio-dramatic play)?

modeling

What is the role of a childcare coach?

to give ideas and suggestions

What are two recommendations for scheduling socio-dramatic play?

1) schedule during self selected play (morning is great) and 2) don't schedule too many activities - focus on those that compliment each other

What is included in a prop box?

contain costumes and props that help kids explore different real life roles.

How can puppets help teachers better understand their students?

the puppets do the talking and show the teachers what is on the kids' mind.

What type of puppets are made using the puppeteer's hand?

hand or me puppets

Why is conflict an effective element in stories?

adds interest and teaches

How can you match a puppet's size and character with the voice you use for that puppet?

If it's a big puppet use a big voice. If small, use tiny voice. If character is happy, use happy voice. Eeyore is an example....he's kind of lonely and sad and his voice sounds like it.