American plays

Introduction Play is an activity that is chosen freely and is motivated and directed based on the individuals interests. Adequate space for play and a variety of play materials can be crucial in the development of children (Goldstein, 2012). In early childhood education (ECE), play is essential and embedded in the curriculum. The importance of play stemmed from the contribution it makes towards the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and youth (Ginsburg, 2005).…

Smack in the Face Imagine you were on a mission trip. The group you were with got done with the first job you had to to then you went to a boys and girls club, and a kid ask you to go to the gym and play game with him. So you play with him and you throw a ball at one of your friends as hard as you can, miss miserably and hit a kid in the face. I went on a mission trip up to Duluth Minnesota with Carl Kruse, Dillion Bathke, Connor Jurens, Seth Sproke, Cole Riemersma, and a few others. It was…

excessive use of video games without engaging in the real world and just aiming to get the highest rank or develop his/her skill on his/her favorite video game (Conrad, B. 2016). There are a lot of factors why video gaming is very addictive to those who plays it. Besides, video game creators originally designed it to be addictive, in the sense of gamers will keep on playing it, whether they win or not, complete the mission or fail.…

Emily Klein’s essay, Antiwar Activism and Structures of Trauma in the Plays of Even Ensler and Kathryn Blume, encapsulates the process of social change in response to the theatrical pieces by Ensler and Blume and the development of the shows to reflect the increasing trauma present in society due to the Iraq War. The author discusses the stages of trauma and the feelings the playwrights tried to resonate to the audience like absence, repetition and memory. Klein also debates the changes in the…

the vague sentence and title of the play, “Stuff. Happens.” This is when Rumsfeld is asked to respond to the looting and pillage that occurred in Baghdad, in which 50,000 artefacts were taken from Iraq’s national museum, an event most modern audience members would associate with sorrow, causing them to stereotype Rumsfeld based on his lack of remorse. This also draws attention to the irrevocability of the events that occur within Stuff Happens. Although both plays were written with retrospect,…

Embracing the idea of movement as more than just dance is an overarching theme in Deidre Sklar’s “Dancing with the Virgin” and Cindy Garcia’s “Salsa Crossings”. Both ethnographies analyze the implication of movement in the establishment of the community. In “Dancing with the Virgin”, members of the community are brought together through collective memories that are embodied in the dance as well as the rest of the fiesta. In the world of “Salsa Crossings”, the intent is to establish identity in…

Why children should play sports Did you know that the percentage of children who played sports dropped by four percent from 2009 to 2014? (source). The participation of sports for children is an important factor in their development. It helps prevent child obesity, it boosts their confidence and teaches them teamwork, and helps them learn crucial skills such as balance, coordination, flexibility, and many more. Also, team sports don't only teach children the specific skills that are needed for…

How children are affect with Technology Technology has influenced our lifestyles for years now, but children are becoming immune with electronic devices by the age of eight and younger. Parents need to consider that having their children look at a screen for a long time is bad for them. In The future, they will constantly use it for everything, so parents need to control screen time for their children and entertain them more like electronic devices do; so make rules for the electronic devices…

biological factors caused Ryder’s desire to play indoor, quiet activities such as puzzles and with blocks, and the environmental factors fostered this. In the textbook, it explains that to support a babies’ fine and gross motor skills, parents must do three things. One, provide a stimulating environment. Two, select playthings and experiences that are developmentally appropriate. Third, make safety a high priority, to prevent injury. We did these things, letting him play with blocks and picture…

Abby Wambach is a role model and a hero because of her determination to persevere when all odds seem against her, her supportive and everlasting positive attitude towards life, soccer,and her teammates, and her unmistakable role of leadership she plays for her teammates. Abby Wambach was born June 2, 1980 in Rochester New York. She was the youngest of seven kids. In high school she played soccer and basketball for Our Lady of Mercy High School. But she decided to focus her energies on soccer in…