Playing to learn : the role of play in the early years

Smidt, Sandra 1943- (Author).

Summary: Using case studies drawn from all over the world, Smidt challenges some of the prevailing myths relating to play and pays close attention to what it is that early years professionals need to do to interpet the play, understand its purpose for the child and sometimes extend it. Attention is paid to the close links that play has with creativity, and the author also highlights the importance of being able to explain to colleagues, parents and even those in government, why play matters so much in terms of learning and development.

Record details

ISBN: 9780415558815 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780415558822 (limp : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
ix, 141 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Supporting ECE program.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is this thing called play? -- Taking inventory of the world -- Agency and ownership -- Memory and its role in play -- A sense of self: a sense of others -- Sharing feelings and thoughts: playing at being an artist -- Sharing feelings and thoughts: playing at being a symbol user -- War play, cruel play, tragic play -- Why play matters: voices.