Date of Award

2003

Document Type

Non Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Education

Program

Early Childhood Education

Capstone Instructor

Cecelia Westby

Second Reader

Carmen Cook

Keywords

early childhood education, play

Abstract

Play should be at the center of early childhood programs. Various theorists have addressed why it should have such a prominent place. Pretend play is fun and beneficial for young children. Teachers, care givers and parents are concerned with forms of aggressive play that is war play, gun play, superhero play, computer and video games. Adults enlightened on the benefits of play can support and enhance the development of children by using a variety of techniques.

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