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1. One of the best ways children have to express themselves is through creative dramatic play.
a. True
b. False
2. As children grow and develop, so does their dramatic play.
a. True
b. False
3. The pattern of dramatic play develops from complex to simple.
a. True
b. False
4. Dramatic play occurs in the lives of children when teachers initiate it.
a. True
b. False
5. Dramatic play is an accepted part of the early childhood program.
a. True
b. False
6. Through creative dramatics, the imagination can be stimulated and strengthened in elementary students.
a. True
b. False
7. The process of imitating what has been read is called modeling.
a. True
b. False
8. Creative drama refers to informal drama that is created by the participants.
a. True
b. False
9. In creative drama, it is important to provide students with feedback.
a. True
b. False
10. Humanettes are a form of finger puppets.
a. True
b. False
11. One of the best ways young children express themselves is through creative dramatics.
a. True
b. False
12. Itisimportantforteachersofyoungchildrenbeverygoodparticipantsinchildren’sdramaticplay.
a. True
b. False
13. A child pretending to put the baby to sleep is engaged in modeling behavior.
a. True
b. False
14. There is a difference between dramatic play and creative drama.
a. True
b. False
15. Puppets are a natural accompaniment to centers.
a. True
b. False
16. Dramatic play is a natural avenue for participation by children from diverse language and multicultural backgrounds.
a. True
b. False
17. Dramaticplaydoesnotappealtochildren’svariouslearningstylesormultipleintelligences.
a. True
b. False
18. 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.
a. True
b. False
19. In drama activities for children with special needs, children should be encouraged to take the lead.
a. True
b. False
20. In dramatic play activities for children with developmental delays, play materials that are familiar and part of the
child’sdailylifeexperiencesshouldbeoffered.
a. True
b. False
21. Dramatic play activities are appropriate for all ADHD children.
a. True
b. False
22. Distractions should be reduced as much as possible in the dramatic play center for children with ADHD.
a. True
b. False
23. Children with visual impairments are at risk for difficulties with dramatic play because they have not had the chance
to observe play.
a. True
b. False
24. The difference between performing a play and creative drama is the lack of a script.
a. True
b. False
25. Creative drama is an important part of the preschool curriculum.
a. True
b. False
26. One of the three general types of finger puppets is the two-finger puppet.
a. True
b. False
27. Finger puppets are easily manipulated by toddlers.
a. True
b. False
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. Creative drama:
a. goes beyond dramatic play in scope and intent.
b. is similar to dramatic play.
c. ischaracteristicofveryyoungchildren’splay.
d. goes on without adult intervention.
34. 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.
35. Dramatic play:
a. is characteristic of children in grades four and five.
b. canhelpateacherunderstandachild’semotionalstate.
c. is not often found in the preschool.
d. is representational play.
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.
37. Puppets offer the child:
a. experiences in math and science.
b. an imaginative experience.
c. an internal experience.
d. an uninterrupted experience.
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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. 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.
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.
44. The most important thing that is NOT in creative drama is:
a. lead character.
b. long lines.
c. script.
d. time constraints.
45. 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.
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.
47. Apuppet’scharacter:
a. is ever changing.
b. is not an important issue.
c. is a constant.
d. is changed by the children.
48. An accepted part of the preschool program
49. A form of imaginative play involving actors using their own words
50. Links the works of play to the world of knowledge and reason
51. Begins in the imitative actions of children as young as one year of age
52. Develops from simple imitative movement to more complex play
