Vygotsky believed that play is the leading activity of young children, and true play emerges in late toddlerhood when the child has language ability to support it. In this program, classroom scenes clearly illustrate his belief that social contact is necessary for learning. Through play, children are able to move from what they know to what they can learn with the help of others—peers, older children, and adults. Contains many examples of shared play, coaching, dispute resolution, and thoughtful comments to extend play. Trainers, curriculum specialists, and college instructors will find this an excellent introduction to Vygotskian theory. DVD, 26 min. Closed-Captioned.