A play is a form of dramatic work written by a playwright to be performed on stage rather than just read. Plays are performed at various levels from Broadway to community theaters and schools. Dramatic play allows children to make sense of the world through symbolic thought and contributes to their language and intellectual development. Implementing drama in the classroom engages students across subjects by acting out stories and exploring different perspectives, which promotes critical thinking as students formulate and express opinions. Drama accommodates different learning styles, encourages speculation and reflection, and boosts skills like self-confidence, problem solving, imagination, and collaboration.

2. A play is a form of literature written by
a playwright, usually consisting of
scripted dialogue
between characters, intended
for theatrical performance rather than
just reading. Plays are performed at a
variety of levels, from Broadway, Off-
Broadway, regional theater, to
Community theatre, as well a University
or school productions.

3.  Dramatic play permits children to fit the
reality of the world into their own interests
and knowledge. One of the purest forms of
symbolic thought available to young
children, dramatic play contributes strongly
to the intellectual development of children
(Piaget, 1962). Symbolic play is a necessary
part of a child's language development
(Edmonds, 1976).

4. Implementing drama within the
classroom as a great option for
educators. Not only can drama be
used and adapted across the
curriculum, but it can also serve as a
catalyst building individual skills
that students can later use in
everyday life situations.

5. engages students and makes
learning purposeful. Drama can be
used across the curriculum and
adapted to suit any subject. From
acting out skits, to exploring
different characters alternative
endings and scenarios. Drama
promotes critical thinking, so that
students can formulate and express
their own opinions.

6.  accommodates different learning styles including
kinesthetic, spatial and interpersonal, drama
provides opportunities to learn through discussion
and debate, physical expression and group work
 provides no right and wrong answers, instead
children are encouraged to speculate, say what
they think and feel, share experiences, make
choices and to reflect upon consequences

7. Drama promotes
critical thinking, so that
students can formulate
and express their own
opinions.

8.  Walking In the Shoes of Another: Taking
on the role of another character allows
students the opportunity to play through
and experience the life of another in a
comfortable and safe
 Self-Confidence: When students take risks
in class and in performances, students learn
to trust their ideas and abilities as
individuals.

9.  Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Students
working through this process learn how
communicate their thoughts and look at things from
a different perspectives and formulate their
decisions.
 Imagination and creative thinking: through decision
making and creative exploration students are given
the chance to play with imaginative ideas.
 Cooperation & Collaboration: Working in groups
with other peers allows students to collaboratively
discuss, rehearse, and combine creative ideas with
peers at various levels.