The Role of Educational and Therapeutic Puppet Theatre for the Integration of Children with Special Educational Needs (Sen) and Typical Childrenin a Preschool Group Cover Image

Ролята на образователния и терапевтичния куклен театър за интеграция на деца със СОП (специфични образователни потребности) и деца в норма в предучилищна група
The Role of Educational and Therapeutic Puppet Theatre for the Integration of Children with Special Educational Needs (Sen) and Typical Childrenin a Preschool Group

Author(s): Adriana Topalova-Tsoneva
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Национална академия за театрално и филмово изкуство »Кр. Сарафов«
Keywords: puppet art therapy; educational and therapeutic puppet theatre; integration; socialization
Summary/Abstract: The present study focuses on the integration and socialization of preschool children with various developmental disorders, as well as those developing typically, within a preschool group setting through the means of Educational and Therapeutic Puppet Theatre. The impact of puppet art therapy and its role in achieving various educational and inclusive objectives is examined, along with its contribution to strengthening the cooperation between teachers and parents in fostering self-regulated behavior among children within a peer group. The study highlights the benefits of engaging children in a variety of activities related to different forms of art – such as drawing, music, dance, storytelling interpretation, and other types of creative expression – united under the framework of the “Educational and Therapeutic Puppet Theatre”.

  • Page Range: 271-284
  • Page Count: 14
  • Publication Year: 2025
  • Language: Bulgarian
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