Eight Plays for Children

Eight Plays for Children

Author: Coleman A. Jennings

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 9780292740570

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The New Generation Play Project was a daring experiment in American children's theatre. Begun in 1989 by a consortium that included the Seattle Children's Theatre, The Children's Theatre Company of Minneapolis, Stage One: The Louisville Children's Theatre, and the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, the NGPP raised half a million dollars to commission major American dramatists to create new works for young people and to produce these plays over a several-year period. This book provides the full text of the plays produced through the NGPP: Constance Congdon, Beauty and the Beast Velina Hasu Houston, Hula Heart Tina Howe, East of the Sun and West of the Moon Len Jenkin, The Invisible Man Mark Medoff, Kringle's Window Eric Overmyer, Duke Kahanamoku vs. The Surfnappers Michael Weller, Dogbrain Y York, The Witch of Blackbird Pond In his introduction, Coleman Jennings describes the work of the NGPP, some of the controversies surrounding its selection of playwrights who do not ordinarily write for young audiences, as well as the playwrights' reactions to the project, and the critical reception of the plays. Suzan Zeder, one of the nation's leading playwrights for family audiences, supplies the foreword.


Be Kind

Be Kind

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1626723214

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A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.


Inclusive Play

Inclusive Play

Author: Theresa Casey

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2010-04-20

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1446247759

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This extremely practical and child-focused book gives you the tools you need to make sure all the children in your care are included and involved in the play opportunities of your setting. Inside the second edition, new content includes: - consideration of the early years curricula across the whole of the UK - a new chapter on risk and challenge in play - new case studies - international perspectives - full coverage of the Birth to Eight age range - consideration of inclusive play from a children′s rights perspective A key book for those in practice, and underpinned by sound theory, this book will help you encourage and support inclusive play throughout your setting; it is packed with activities for you to try, ideas for small changes to make that can have a big impact and clear guidance on writing a play policy. With a focus on appreciating children as individuals, this book is essential for all early years practitioners and those studying early years at any level. Theresa Casey is a freelance consultant based in Scotland, and President of the International Play Association. Specialising in play and children′s rights, inclusion and children′s environments, Theresa Casey Consultancy provides tailor-made services for organisations working for and with children.


The Right Stuff for Children Birth to 8

The Right Stuff for Children Birth to 8

Author: Martha B. Bronson

Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780935989724

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"[S]ee at a glance what play and learning materials are most beneficial for children of different ages--from early infant through the primary grades"--P. [4] of cover.


Six Plays for Children

Six Plays for Children

Author: Aurand Harris

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2014-07-03

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 029277317X

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Six Plays for Children by Aurand Harris brings together a variety of dramatic forms that have enormously enriched the literature of children's theatre in this country and around the world. These works by this respected children's theatre playwright show Harris's great versatility: in the commedia dell'arte of Androcles and the Lion; the musical melodrama Rags to Riches; the sober, absurd comedy Punch and Judy; the realistic historical drama Steal Away Home; the farce Peck's Bad Boy; and the musical review Yankee Doodle. Each of the six plays exhibits a vital theatricality which is sure to win a child's attention and response. Editor Coleman A. Jennings traces Harris's development as a playwright in a biographical study based on interviews with Harris. This enlightening section treats Harris's philosophy and teaching methods, as well as his creative process.


Children's Play

Children's Play

Author: W. George Scarlett

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780761929994

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'Children's Play' explores the many facets of play and how it develops from infancy through late childhood. The authors discuss major revolutions in the way the children of today engage in play, including changes in organised youth sports children's humour, and electronic play.