Child Development Media » Play 

Play is fun and that’s why children love it. But play also has an important role in furthering their social, cognitive, and emotional development.

Through a range of topical issues explored by practitioners and educators in the field of child care, this resource uncovers the intricate relationship between play and learning with a particular focus on the acquisition of social skills and the development of attitudes.

Using personal accounts and informed theoretical discourse, this book covers such topics as the nature and purpose of play, the various types of play, appropriate materials, cultural variance, differing abilities of young children, and the role of the adult.

Discussion questions in each chapter are designed to prompt early-childhood students and child-care practitioners to analyze their perceptions and attitudes and to guide them in developing programs that recognize play as a powerful learning experience.

Includes: Book

Written By: Elizabeth Dau

240 pages