EJ610268
PS530713
Title: Constraints
of Pretend Play: Explicit and Implicit Rules.
Author(s): Curran, Joanne M.
Source: Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v14 n1 p47-55
Fall-Win 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0256-8543
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141);
Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJJAN2001
Describes
the rule structure within which 3- to 5-year-olds operate as they
develop social pretend skills. Identifies implicit and explicit
rules supported with narrative excerpts. Explicit rules include
having a leader who suggests the plot, asking to play, taking a
role in the pretend sequence, and playing fairly. Implicit rules
include maintaining the fantasy/reality distinction. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Age Differences; *Interpersonal Competence; Observation;
*Play; *Pretend Play; *Young Children
Identifiers: Rule Learning
