Host Rae Pica interviews Vivian Gussin-Paley. Mrs. Paley explains why we've lost touch with how critical fantasy play is to the process of early childhood development and provides insight on how we can find our way back. Vivian Gussin Paley is the author of "A Child’s Work: The Importance of Fantasy Play." A kindergarten teacher for 37 years, Mrs. Paley brings her storytelling/story acting and discussion techniques to children, teachers, and parents throughout the world. In 2004 was she was named Outstanding Educator in the Language Arts by the National Council of Teachers in English.