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

Smidt Sandra 1943- (Author).

Summary: This book explains why play is important to child development and learning. "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 early years professionals need to do to interpret the play, understand its purpose for the child and sometimes extend it." - back cover

Record details

ISBN: 9780415558822
Physical Description: ix, 141 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Publisher: London: Routledge, 2011.

Content descriptions

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.