The book "Child, Play, Theater: a magical journey" is a comprehensive proposal for theatrical performances for preschool and primary school children. After years of experience and involvement with children, and with respect for their interests and abilities, the author presents in detail the steps she follows to organize each celebration, from the day of the decision to the end of the performance.
The book includes Christmas and summer theater plays, as these gather the most interest.
All have been successful theatrical performances by preschool children.
The themes of the plays are diverse and close to the children's interests, as they can emerge from a work plan. The summary of the play, the roles, the duration, the script in combination with the direction, the rich photographic material, the alternative solutions, the invitation with its template, the scenery, the constructions, the costumes, the preparation for the celebration, and finally the musical accompaniment, are the sections that surround each celebration and aim to facilitate each educator and relieve them from the stress of organizing a celebration.
Motivated by the ideas proposed by the author, allowing our imagination to create and encouraging children to express themselves freely, let us enjoy this magical journey called theater. Because only then can we truly achieve theater as a game...