Description
Winner of the 2013 Nursery World Awards!
This is a key text for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for candidates on EYPS pathways. It takes the reader through a detailed exploration of the nature of play examining the features and the concepts of play. Guidance on the observation of children's play is included and the text encourages students to appreciate the value of play in development and in socialisation. Children's rights and the ownership of play are also covered. With interactive activities and case studies throughout, the text helps students to arrive at an understanding of their own practice in relation to play.
About the Early Years series
This series has been designed to support students of Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines in popular modules of their course. Each text takes a focused look at a specific topic
Review
′An engaging read which prompts thought about the fundamental nature and importance of play′
- Nursery World
Table of Contents
Introduction PART ONE - WHAT IS PLAY? Identifying features of play Understanding concepts of play Historical perspectives and principles Observing play PART TWO: THE BENEFITS OF PLAY The value of play in child development Play and social development Play, creativity and risk Contexts for play PART THREE: CHILDREN′S RIGHTS AND THE OWNERSHIP OF PLAY The ownership of play: Play space, play cues and play actions Developing a Pedagogy for Play Conclusion: Play IS for life, not just for nursery
