Forward by Stuart Brown MD. Children’s play throughout history has been free, spontaneous, and intertwined with work, set in the playgrounds of the fields, streams,
This research-based publication extends the knowledge base about appropriate playground materials, equipment, and use patterns. The initial chapter focuses on the importance of play, with
This book is a compilation of 47 wide-ranging papers presented at the International Conference on Play and Play Environments. The introduction reviews both the historical
More than any other textbook on the market, Play and Child Development, Fourth Edition, ties play directly to child development. The authors address the full
Chapters include: The Nature of Play: Classical and Contemporary Theories of Play The Importance and Nurture of Play: Culture and Play; Imagination and Play; Language
Almost exactly 10 years ago Project Head Start was born out of the federal government’s “War on Poverty.” For the first time, a comprehensive program
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A) Playing, being playful, is the healthiest way to spend your time (after feeding and housing yourself).
B) The activities that evoke playful feelings are unique to each of us.
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