Description
Book SynopsisThis accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it inspires and informs readers to understand play, and offers ideas and practical activities to use with the children in their care (ages 0-8).
Drawing from the holistic and inclusive model of Developmental Play, which includes sensory play, creative-explorative play, meaning-making play and higher play, the activities focus on supporting aspects of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Each activity follows the helpful structure: you'll need, your child will learn and top tips, and shows how play can be used to enhance children's development in five key areas:
- To build emotional wellbeing
- To build social skills
- To build school readiness
- To build physical skills
- To develop sensory processing skills.
Playfulness is fundamental to healthy holistic development and this book shows you why p
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter One – The Developmental Play Model
Chapter Two - 20 Ideas for Developmental Play Pyramid Level 1
Sensory-Body Play and Attachment-Safety Play
Chapter Three - 20 Ideas for Developmental Play Pyramid Level 2
Creative-Explorative Play
Chapter Four - 20 Ideas for Developmental Play Pyramid Level 3
Meaning-Making Play
Chapter Five - 20 Ideas for Developmental Play Pyramid Level 4
Higher Play
Chapter Six - 20 Ideas for Nature Play
Chapter Seven - The Power of Messy Play
(CreateCATT’s Favourite Play Activity)
Messy Play
Chapter Eight - How to Scaffold Climbing up the Pyramid and Circles of Play
Chapter Nine - Bibliography
Nature Resources
Links to Play Practice and Research
YouTube
CreateCATT Animations
