Play in Early Childhood
From Birth to Six Years
2nd Edition
Published on 6. May 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-415-18693-3 (ISBN)
Description
Play and development are key topics for all who work with young children. Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is an introductory text which explains how children's play develops and how they develop as they play. It features:
over eighty illustrations
descriptions of play at each stage of development, from birth to six years
outlines of different play sequences
information on children with special needs
practical advice on the adult's role in providing for play.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of early years workers and students on courses leading to awards in child care and education.
over eighty illustrations
descriptions of play at each stage of development, from birth to six years
outlines of different play sequences
information on children with special needs
practical advice on the adult's role in providing for play.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of early years workers and students on courses leading to awards in child care and education.
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-18693-3 (9780415186933)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
12/2010
3rd Edition
Routledge
€41.07
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Previous edition
Mary D. Sheridan
Spontaneous Play in Early Childhood
Book
05/1985
Spon Press
€32.39
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Persons
Mary D. Sheridan was a researcher in child development for over forty years, and is the author of the best-selling book From Birth to Five Years, also published by Routledge.
Jackie Harding is a primary school head teacher and author, and Liz Meldon-Smith is an early years consultant and author.
Jackie Harding is a primary school head teacher and author, and Liz Meldon-Smith is an early years consultant and author.
Content
Definitions relating to play. Ages and stages in the development of play. Outlines of some significant play sequences. Providing for play: the role of adults.