About the book
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 develop observation and reflection skills for use in your own practice
Suitable both for those new to the area and for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds, including early years professionals, playworkers, children’s nurses, play therapists and social workers.
Editions of Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317222439
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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 develop observation and reflection skills for use in your own practice
Suitable both for those new to the area and for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds, including early years professionals, playworkers, children’s nurses, play therapists and social workers.
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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 develop observation and reflection skills for use in your own practice
Suitable both for those new to the area and for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds, including early years professionals, playworkers, children’s nurses, play therapists and social workers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood?
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317222439
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood?
Justine Howard
Who is the Publisher of the book Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood is available as pdf(ISBN 9781317222439)