Young children learn best through two kinds of experiences: dramatic play and interaction with their peers—learning through action precedes learning through language or thought. In The Dramatic Difference, Victoria Brown and Sarah Pleydell introduce drama as a bridge between children's natural propensity for active learning and the demands of the preschool and kindergarten curriculum.

The Dramatic Difference is a comprehensive guide to using drama as a teaching tool—from spontaneous work initiated by a child's curiosity to drama work that is planned and guided by the teacher with specific educational objectives in mind. The authors offer:

• strategies for leading curricular-based process drama work
• detailed descriptions of age-appropriate drama sessions
• a step-by-step guide to facilitating new drama work
• suggestions for integrating props and other multisensory experiences
• recommendations for adapting dramatic activity to accommodate children with special needs.