Deck 15: Dramatic Play and Puppetry

Question 1

Dramatic play is an accepted part of the early childhood program.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

One of the best ways young children express themselves is through creative dramatics.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In creative drama, it is important to provide students with feedback.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In drama activities for children with special needs, children should be encouraged to take the lead.

Question 5

Dramatic play occurs in the lives of children when teachers initiate it.

Question 6

One of the best ways children have to express themselves is through creative dramatic play.

Question 7

In dramatic play activities for children with developmental delays, play materials that are familiar and part of the
child's daily life experiences should be offered.

Question 8

Creative drama refers to informal drama that is created by the participants.

Question 9

A child pretending to put the baby to sleep is engaged in modeling behavior.

Question 10

Humanettes are a form of finger puppets.

Question 11

It is important for teachers of young children be very good participants in children's dramatic play.

Question 12

There is a difference between dramatic play and creative drama.

Question 13

As children grow and develop, so does their dramatic play.

Question 14

The pattern of dramatic play develops from complex to simple.

Question 15

The process of imitating what has been read is called modeling.

Question 16

Puppets are a natural accompaniment to centers.

Question 17

Dramatic play is a natural avenue for participation by children from diverse language and multicultural backgrounds.

Question 18

Through creative dramatics, the imagination can be stimulated and strengthened in elementary students.

Question 19

Dramatic play does not appeal to children's various learning styles or multiple intelligences.

Question 20

When working with children with special needs and dramatic play, one should be sure to make as many rules as possible to make it a safe experience.

Question 21

Puppets are:

A) best used alone.
B) able to be used with felt boards.
C) best used with two hands.
D) none of the above.

Question 22

One of the best ways children have to express themselves is:

A) through reading and writing.
B) by speaking up.
C) through dramatic play.
D) none of the above.

Question 23

Dramatic play:

A) is characteristic of children in grades four and five.
B) can help a teacher understand a child's emotional state.
C) is not often found in the preschool.
D) is representational play.

Question 24

Some examples of dramatic play kits are:

A) books, jump ropes, and dolls.
B) play dough, hats, and jewelry.
C) plumber, firefighter, and doctor.
D) none of the above.

Question 25

Puppets offer the child:

A) experiences in math and science.
B) an imaginative experience.
C) an internal experience.
D) an uninterrupted experience.

Question 26

Creative dramatics is:

A) not greatly different from dramatic play.
B) not different from creative activities.
C) different from creative activities.
D) different from dramatic play.

Question 27

The beginning of dramatic play is visible in children:

A) as young as one year.
B) over the age of two.
C) from grades four and five.
D) of all ages.

Question 28

Dramatic play activities are appropriate for all ADHD children.

Question 29

Creative drama is an important part of the preschool curriculum.

Question 30

The difference between performing a play and creative drama is the lack of a script.

Question 31

Children with visual impairments are at risk for difficulties with dramatic play because they have not had the chance to observe play.

Question 32

When working with dramatic play activities for children with special needs, be careful to:

A) make enough rules to cover all disabilities.
B) enlist the assistance of the special education assistant.
C) not make too many rules.
D) check with the parents first.

Question 33

Distractions should be reduced as much as possible in the dramatic play center for children with ADHD.

Question 34

Creative drama:

A) goes beyond dramatic play in scope and intent.
B) is similar to dramatic play.
C) is characteristic of very young children's play.
D) goes on without adult intervention.

Question 35

Puppets:

A) are best used by the teacher.
B) can be used to teach fingerplays.
C) are best when commercially made.
D) should be used only when they are developmentally appropriate.

Question 36

Dramatic play is:

A) best planned for center time.
B) a good fit within an integrated curriculum.
C) an important medium for language development.
D) none of the above.

Question 37

One of the three general types of finger puppets is the two-finger puppet.

Question 38

Dramatic play is most appropriate for:

A) the child who is word smart.
B) the child who is person smart.
C) the child who is music smart.
D) all learning styles.

Question 39

In dramatic play activities, children with developmental delays often:

A) enjoy something that they are familiar with.
B) get fatigued very easily.
C) enjoy some kind of support role in the play.
D) enjoy something that they are familiar with and get fatigued very easily.

Question 40

Finger puppets are easily manipulated by toddlers.

Question 41

For children with visual impairments, dramatic play:

A) is a natural activity.
B) develops social skills.
C) is appropriate for older children.
D) all of the above.

Question 42

When planning dramatic play activities for children with ADHD, involve:

A) the children in behavioral consequences for inappropriate behavior.
B) as many exciting activities as possible in succession.
C) novelty in your planning as much as possible.
D) all of the above.

Question 43

Creative drama is:

A) not unlike creative play in general.
B) similar to performing a play.
C) an important part of the preschool curriculum.
D) none of the above.

Question 44

A puppet's character:

A) is ever changing.
B) is not an important issue.
C) is a constant.
D) is changed by the children.

Question 45

Match each description with the correct term.
a. Dramatic play
b. Creative dramatics
Develops from simple imitative movement to more complex play

Question 46

Puppets are used most successfully when teachers:

A) allow children access to them at center time.
B) introduce them slowly to the class.
C) keep them for special occasions.
D) allow children access to them at center time and introduce them slowly to the class.

Question 47

Match each description with the correct term.
a. Dramatic play
b. Creative dramatics
A form of imaginative play involving actors using their own words

Question 48

Match each description with the correct term.
a. Dramatic play
b. Creative dramatics
Begins in the imitative actions of children as young as one year of age

Question 49

Match each description with the correct term.
a. Dramatic play
b. Creative dramatics
An accepted part of the preschool program

Question 50

The most important thing that is NOT in creative drama is:

A) lead character.
B) long lines.
C) script.
D) time constraints.

Question 51

The three general types of finger puppets are:

A) two-finger, three-finger and finger-cap.
B) two-finger, finger-cap, and finger-face.
C) three-finger, finger-cap and finger-face.
D) finger-leg, finger-cap, and finger-face.

Question 52

Match each description with the correct term.
a. Dramatic play
b. Creative dramatics
Links the works of play to the world of knowledge and reason