Book
Infants & toddlers at play : choosing the right stuff for learning & development / Mary Benson McMullen & Dylan Brody.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781938113741
- ISBN: 1938113748
- Physical Description: 139 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-133) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part one: Essential questions -- Part two: Cognitive learning and development -- Part three: Social and emotional learning and development -- Part four: physical learning and development. |
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| Subject: | Play. Early childhood education > Activity programs. Education, Preschool > Activity programs. Parent and infant. Play > Social aspects. Infants > Development. Toddlers > Development. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Decoda Literacy Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decoda Literacy Library | 372.21 M36 2022 (Text) | 35410000065110 | General Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Presents foundational information organized around the who, why, how, and what of using play materials to support very young children's learning and development. Provides suggestions for play materials and describes why they are useful for different aspects related to each learning and development domain. Includes safety considerations and tips on a range of topics, including climbing, choking hazards, and interacting with animals. Recommends more than 75 children's books that go hand-in-hand with each learning and development domain."--Page 4 of cover. - Perseus Publishing
Think more intentionally about the play materials you choose and offer to preschoolers to enhance their development and learning - Perseus Publishing
Play Is Important Work
As an early childhood educator, you know how important play is for young children. You also know that selecting the right play materials to include in your program matters; there are so many options, and often your budget does not stretch to cover everything. With this book, discover ideas for both familiar and new play materials and how those materials support the cognitive, social and emotional, and physical learning and development of children from birth to age 3.
This practical, easy-to-read resource
· Presents foundational information organized around the who, why, how, and what of using play materials to support very young children’s learning and development
· Provides suggestions for play materials and describes why they are useful for different aspects related to each learning and development domain
· Includes safety considerations and tips on a range of topics, including climbing, choking hazards, and interacting with animals
· Recommends more than 75 children’s books that go hand-in-hand with each learning and development domain
With a thoughtful selection of appropriate play materials, you can enhance the quality of your program by creating an environment and providing experiences that enable all children to thrive.
