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Book SynopsisExpanded and updated, this classic book helps teachers discover exciting possibilities for block play. It details the rich contributions of blocks to creative and dramatic play as well as to science, maths, social studies, and other learning domains. It also includes practical tips for equipping and organising the block area, plus a chapter on large blocks.
Table of ContentsAbout the Editor Contributors Preface Elisabeth S. Hirsch Potential Contributions of Blocks for Early Childhood Curriculum (Chart) Adapted from Charlotte and Milton Brody Introduction to the Third Edition Elisabeth S. Hirsch Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Blocks as a Material for Learning through Play Charlotte B. Winsor Chapter 2. The Art of Block Building Harriet M. Johnson with an introduction by Lucy Sprague Mitchell Chapter 3. Children Learn about Science through Block Building Mary W. Moffitt Chapter 4. The Block Builder Mathematician Kristina Leeb-Lundberg Chapter 5. Social Studies through Block Building Charlotte Brody and Elisabeth S. Hirsch Chapter 6. Dramatic Play: The Experience of Block Building Harriet K. Cuffaro Chapter 7. Blocks in the Elementary School Elizabeth Dreier Chapter 8. Block Building: Practical Considerations for the Classroom Teacher Elisabeth S. Hirsch Chapter 9. Learning with Large Blocks Sally Cartwright Appendix 1. Stages of Block Building Maja Apelman/Harriet M. Johnson Appendix 2. Suggested Equipment for Block Building Jessie Stanton and Alma Weisberg/Maja Apelman Bibliography Subject Index Author Index
