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Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development key topics for all those who work with young children. Drawing on the most up-to-date evidence, it explains how children's play develops and how they develop as they play.

With over 100 illustrations and observations of play from birth to six years, this new edition presents classical and contemporary literature, making clear links between play and all areas of children's development. It includes updated activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. This text considers:

  • the development, value and characteristics of play

  • issues relating to culture, adversity, gender, attachment and brain development

  • play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives

  • the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play

  • how to devel

    Table of Contents

    1. Theorising about Play 2. Observing and Reflecting on Children at Play 3. The Development of Children’s Play: Sheridan’s Observations 4. Outlines of Some Significant Play Sequences 5. Variation in Children’s Play 6. Providing for Play 7. Useful Organisations

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/25/2017 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138655911, 978-1138655911
      ISBN10: 1138655910
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      Health, Relationships and Personal development Occupational therapy Pre-school and kindergarten

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development key topics for all those who work with young children. Drawing on the most up-to-date evidence, it explains how children's play develops and how they develop as they play.

      With over 100 illustrations and observations of play from birth to six years, this new edition presents classical and contemporary literature, making clear links between play and all areas of children's development. It includes updated activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. This text considers:

      • the development, value and characteristics of play

      • issues relating to culture, adversity, gender, attachment and brain development

      • play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives

      • the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play

      • how to devel

        Table of Contents

        1. Theorising about Play 2. Observing and Reflecting on Children at Play 3. The Development of Children’s Play: Sheridan’s Observations 4. Outlines of Some Significant Play Sequences 5. Variation in Children’s Play 6. Providing for Play 7. Useful Organisations

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