Assignment task: The Child's World: Social Studies and Dramatic Play, describes themes and appropriate content for social studies in the early childhood curriculum. The chapter includes developmental theories and research on the stages of play and types of social dramatic play. A thorough discussion of dramatic play includes the use of puppets and prop boxes and provides practical ideas for use in the classroom. Other chapter highlights include information about multicultural play by including materials from different cultures, and a discussion of field trips as concrete experiences introducing children to the social world.
Early Education Curriculum Chapter 7, pgs. 170-209
Q1. What, from a social studies standpoint, is the value of making maps? How might this type of activity be integrated into other areas, such as art, science, or math?
Q2. Relate dramatic play to four (4) other learning centers. Be specific in the ways that dramatic play would help teach concepts in these other learning areas.