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100 1 _aAmerican Institute of Child Life
245 1 4 _aThe dramatic instinct in children
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-20
508 _aThis file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.
520 _a"The Dramatic Instinct in Children" by the American Institute of Child Life is a scientific publication that explores the nature and development of children's dramatic instincts, written during the early 20th century. The book discusses how children express their imaginations through play, imitation, and role-taking, suggesting that these actions are crucial for their emotional and moral development. The content aims to enlighten parents and educators about the importance of nurturing this instinct within children to foster creativity and character. The book outlines the stages of the dramatic instinct from early childhood through later youth. Initially, children simply imitate the actions of others, creating a play-self while engaging in make-believe. As they grow, their imaginative play becomes more complex, enriching their understanding of the world. The text emphasizes the educational and moral values of dramatic play, arguing that it enhances resourcefulness and empathy by allowing children to inhabit various roles and perspectives. Ultimately, the authors advocate for the recognition of the dramatic instinct as a vital force in a child's growth, capable of contributing significantly to their overall development and character formation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Abingdon Press, 1914
653 _aChild development
653 _aChild psychology
653 _aPlay
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nnc1.0067070361
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70812
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