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- Understanding Gun Play: A Teacher's Journey<\/a> by Kenneth Sherman (~20 minute read)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn this piece published in the High Scope Extensions<\/em> newsletter, Sherman describes his work in the preschool classroom and how he approaches this type of play with children.\r\n
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- Should Parents Be Concerned About Violent Play?<\/a> by Virginia Sole-Smith (~4 minute read)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn this article from Parents<\/em>, Sole-Smith highlights what families might consider when they see their children using violence during pretend play. She highlights normal play and when to be concerned.","rendered":"
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<\/p>\nCHOOSE ONE<\/strong>– Select at least one of the articles below to learn about why children engage in pretend play focused on superheroes and war.<\/p>\n
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- Beyond Banning War and Superhero Play: Meeting Children\u2019s Needs in Violent Times<\/a> by Diane E. Levin (~13 minute read)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In this article from NAEYC, Levin addresses why children engage in this type of play and some common concerns from teachers about war and superhero play.<\/p>\n
- Beyond Banning War and Superhero Play: Meeting Children\u2019s Needs in Violent Times<\/a> by Diane E. Levin (~13 minute read)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Should Parents Be Concerned About Violent Play?<\/a> by Virginia Sole-Smith (~4 minute read)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn this article from Parents<\/em>, Sole-Smith highlights what families might consider when they see their children using violence during pretend play. She highlights normal play and when to be concerned.","rendered":"