
Developing Play for the Under 3s
The Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play
Anita M. Hughes(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 26. February 2010
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-415-56122-8 (ISBN)
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Description
The treasure basket and heuristic play approach is astoundingly simple; by offering natural and household objects to babies and toddlers you can make a profound impact on their learning capabilities, encouraging concentration, exploration and intellectual development.
Based on a wealth of research into how babies learn, Developing Play for the Under 3s shows how using this approach can transform the learning abilities of babies and toddlers. Featuring never before published, original interviews with the pioneer of the treasure basket and heuristic play, Elinor Goldschmied, this second edition includes:
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Accessible explanations of what babies think and do
Links to child development and learning progress
A new chapter on supporting the learning of two and three year olds
Links to the EYFS outcomes
Research evidence supported by case studies
Resource ideas and activities for use in the nursery or at home
Anita M. Hughes uses her own personal experience of working with the under 3s to guide readers through the benefits of the treasure basket and heuristic play. With clear and practical guidelines, this book is indispensible for anyone involved in the care of children in this age group wishing to create rich learning experiences.
Based on a wealth of research into how babies learn, Developing Play for the Under 3s shows how using this approach can transform the learning abilities of babies and toddlers. Featuring never before published, original interviews with the pioneer of the treasure basket and heuristic play, Elinor Goldschmied, this second edition includes:
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Accessible explanations of what babies think and do
Links to child development and learning progress
A new chapter on supporting the learning of two and three year olds
Links to the EYFS outcomes
Research evidence supported by case studies
Resource ideas and activities for use in the nursery or at home
Anita M. Hughes uses her own personal experience of working with the under 3s to guide readers through the benefits of the treasure basket and heuristic play. With clear and practical guidelines, this book is indispensible for anyone involved in the care of children in this age group wishing to create rich learning experiences.
Reviews / Votes
'This book makes a positive and meaningful contribution to our work with the youngest of children. I would urge every Montessori setting with provision for babies and toddlers to buy a copy and start collecting, making and observing the benefits.' - Montessori InternationalMore details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-56122-8 (9780415561228)
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Person
Anita M. Hughes is an independent chartered educational psychologist and has been working in the field of Early Years for the past 28 years.
Content
Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1. A tribute to Elinor Goldschmied 2. How babies and children learn 3. The beginning of sensory and physical development 4. The Treasure Basket - `What is the object like?' 5. Offering the Treasure Basket 6. Heuristic Play - `What can I do with the object?' 7. Offering Heuristic Play material 8. Play with a Purpose (2-3 year olds) - `What can the object become?' 9. Expanding the approach 10. Conclusion: final thoughts References and further reading Index