Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years

Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development – key topics for all those who work with young children. Updated for a contemporary audience and fully evidence-based, it explains how children’s play develops and how they develop as they play.  With over eighty 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 activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. Play in Early Childhood considers:   the development, value and characteristics of play   issues relating to culture, adversity and gender   play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives   the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play  Suitable for those new to the area or 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, speech and language therapists and social workers.

Parenting & Relationships

Howard, Justine

Sheridan, Mary

Alderson, Dawn

Parenting

Routledge

Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development – key topics for all those who work with young children. Updated for a contemporary audience and fully evidence-based, it explains how children’s play develops and how they develop as they play. With over eighty 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 activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. Play in Early Childhood considers: <ul>
<li>the development, value and characteristics of play</li> <li>issues relating to culture, adversity and gender</li> <li>play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives</li> <li>the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play</li> </ul>
Suitable for those new to the area or 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, speech and language therapists and social workers.

The Essence of Play

A unique companion to professional play practice! All play professionals are united in their belief that play is important for children’s development – and there are inherent characteristics of play that underpin professional play practice across contexts. Providing an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence base across disciplines and linking theory to practice, The Essence of Play is the ideal handbook for all those working with children. Play acts as a natural resource for children to meet physical, intellectual and emotional challenges and this book, unusually, considers play from the perspectives of children rather than adults. It provides a baseline of shared knowledge for all play professionals, exploring the fundamental value of play rather than a ‘how to’ approach to practice. It considers: <ul>
<li>the therapeutic potential inherent in play; </li> <li>how play reflects and promotes physical, emotional, intellectual, linguistic and social abilities; </li> <li>the emergence of different types of play skills and why these are important; </li> <li>cross-cultural patterns in play, gender, atypicality and adversity, highlighting the relevance of these issues to professional play practice; </li> <li>the benefits of utilising play for assessment and other professional practice issues such as ethical play practice, balancing risk with health and safety and the creation and management of boundaries. </li> </ul>
This text is designed for students and practitioners working with children across the helping professions, including early years education, play therapy, playwork, childcare, social care, nursing and allied health. Each chapter provides directed reading and small reflective tasks to encourage readers to digest key issues.

The Essence of Play: A Practice Companion for Professionals Working with Children and Young People

Health, Fitness & Dieting

McInnes, Karen

Psychology & Counseling

Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years

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.

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: <ul>
<li>the development, value and characteristics of play</li> <li>issues relating to culture, adversity, gender, attachment and brain development</li> <li>play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives</li> <li>the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play </li> <li>how to develop observation and reflection skills for use in your own practice</li> </ul> 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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Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years

Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years

The Essence of Play: A Practice Companion for Professionals Working with Children and Young People

The Essence of Play

Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years

Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years