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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 3, 2022

Improvisation and Production of Fantasy Play Prop through Creative Arts for the Alleviation of Covid 19 Trauma



Author(s): Bukola Anike Ojoko, Sunday Opeyemi Olayemi

Abstract:

Children in their early years have had their own share of the stress and trauma inherent in Covid 19 pandemic. Without early intervention, traumatised children become traumatised adults who abuse drugs, break laws, and have relationship problems. Fantasy play as a method of teaching the African child has also been recognized as one of the most effective tools for dealing with the trauma. This is because children love to fantasise and fantasy play encourages the release of some hormones that makes children feel happier and calmer. Opportunities to talk about the cause of the stress from a heroic point of view is also created. Due to the fact that fantasy play requires the use of some unusual props such as animal masks and some invisible creature’s costumes, there is need for improvisation and production of props. The methodology for the production of the props involves different stages which include pre- modelling stage, molding stage, post-moldelling / drying stage and painting/ finishing stage. Some locally available materials were used and waste materials were recycled in the production and improvisation of fantasy play props. Recommendations were given to the government, Parent Teachers Associations, Non-Governmental Organisations and teachers.


Keywords: Covid 19 Pandemic, Stress and Trauma, Fantasy Play Props, Improvisation and Production

Pages: 140-143

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