Overview
Emphasize the importance of play and learning from infancy through the primary grades
Discover ways to provide a strong curricular approach for young children’s learning while endorsing a playful pedagogy. The articles in this collection emphasize using play to promote children’s skills in problem solving, decision making, and self-regulation; engaging diverse learners in play activities; and partnering with families to further children’s playful learning. Specific topics include ways educators can:
- Support infants’ and toddlers’ active explorations with sensory activities and unique materials
- Provide opportunities for children to engage in active, physical play
- Guide children’s learning through art play
- Communicate to others the importance and value of play for children from birth through third grade
This book is part of NAEYC’s best-selling Spotlight series―great resources for the college classroom and for professional development.
This book title, Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Play, ISBN: 9781938113147, by Holly Bohart, Kathy Charner, Derry Koralek, published by National Association for the Education of Young Children (February 28, 2015) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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