For undergraduate and graduate courses in Play; as a supplement in Child Development.
With significantly expanded discussions on key topics, here is a revised edition of the popular early childhood text that, more than any other text on the market, ties play directly to child development. Through a seamless blend of research, theory, and practical applications, this text's comprehensive coverage addresses the full spectrum of play-related topics. It analyzes play theories and play therapy; presents a history of play; and discusses current play trends. It explores ways to create safe play environments for all children and how to weave play into school curricula. Finally, the authors examine the role of adults in leading and encouraging children's natural tendencies toward learning by playing.
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More than any other textbook on the market, Play and Child Development, Fourth Edition, ties play directly to child development. The authors address the full spectrum of play-related topics and seamlessly blend research, theory, and practical applications throughout. All content in the text is purposefully arranged to guide its readers through key and core topics leading to a comprehensive understanding of play intended to help prepare pre-service teachers for guiding children’s play in a number of contexts: preschools, elementary schools, park systems, and research programs.
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