| Author |
Forbush, William Byron, 1868-1927 |
| Title |
Dramatics in the home
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Abingdon Press, 1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Dramatics in the Home" by William Byron Forbush is a guidebook focused on the role and development of dramatic play within the family setting, written in the early 20th century. It explores the inherent dramatic instincts in children, emphasizing the importance of creativity and expression in their development. The book serves as a practical resource for parents seeking to cultivate their children's imaginative abilities through various forms of play and performance. In "Dramatics in the Home," Forbush outlines numerous strategies for parents to engage their children in dramatic activities that enhance creativity, social skills, and emotional expression. The book delves into different types of dramatic play, including folk dancing, pantomime, storytelling, and performance, all aimed at fostering a child's natural instincts. Through detailed descriptions of games, activities, and the significance of imaginative play, Forbush demonstrates how these practices can create richer family interactions and strengthen the parent-child bond, encouraging children to find their place and role within both the home and the larger community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
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| Subject |
Games
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| Subject |
Play
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70738 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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