Implementing interactive play through dialogue:Use of imaginary play by a class of 2-year-old preschoolers

This study sought to implement imaginary play for a class of 2-year-olds in preschool. A teacher was asked to describe her views on guidance and her specific considerations while looking at video recordings on the implementation of that play. This study also sought to examine the considerations made by and guidance provided by that teacher during implementation of interactive play through dialogue. Taking into account the level of development of 2-year-olds, Teacher A emphasized the association between creation of a play environment in which young children feel at ease and a feeling of normalcy. Teacher A also implemented play as a way to foster a sense of ease by starting with simple movements. Moreover, Teacher A also took into account the process of play in order to encourage children to fully engage in free play. Individual connections with children were taken into account, and even when the teacher held a child’ s hand the teacher provided assistance in her estimate so that the child would naturally hold other child’s hand and thus maintain their relationship. Such steps were found to create a comfortable environment. Play was found to develop through dialogue. The teacher would frequently look at a child and modify her behavior, talking to the child so that the child gradually grew accustomed to the interaction. The teacher also predicted the child’s actions and talked to the child at the appropriate time