This is the third edition of the book that takes to heart the adage: Play is children's work. Believing that play is a primary factor in the development of intelligence, personality, competencies, self-awareness, and social awareness, the authors demonstrate how to draw from spontaneous play both the methods and the content of a successful curriculum for children from birth to age eight. The book introduces the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Mead, and many contemporary researchers; explores the traditional curriculum arenas of early childhood education; and includes discussion of the role of work, adult models, and authority in children's play. For teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education, pre-school teachers, day-care personnel, parents, and anyone with an interest and involvement in the education, development, and care of young children.
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This book for future early childhood educators offers all of the background needed to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, play-centered curriculum for children ages 3 to 8.
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This is the third edition of the book that takes to heart the adage: Play is children's work. Believing that play is a primary factor in the development of intelligence, personality, competencies, self-awareness, and social awareness, the authors demonstrate how to draw from spontaneous play both the methods and the content of a successful curriculum for children from birth to age eight. The book introduces the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Mead, and many contemporary researchers; explores the traditional curriculum arenas of early childhood education; and includes discussion of the role of work, adult models, and authority in children's play. For teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education, pre-school teachers, day-care personnel, parents, and anyone with an interest and involvement in the education, development, and care of young children.
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For new and experienced teachers alike!,
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This review is from: Play at the Center of the Curriculum (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
I picked this book off the shelf in a college library with a large early childhood education department. I have been teaching for many years but needed some specific information about a play based curriculum. My original intention was just to jot afew notes at the library, and then I found myself checking the book out so I could read more. And now I find myself looking it up on Amazon to purchase it for myself. This book describes what good early childhood programs should include. Children learn through play, and there are many theorists and researchers ( Dewey, Piaget, Montessori, etc)out there who can validate this, and their information is included in this easy to read book. This book describes how play is important to different domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical)as well as different curriculum areas (literacy, math, science, social studies). I have found it an excellent reminder,and will use the information to keep parents and student teachers on the right track.
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This review is from: Play at the Center of the Curriculum (4th Edition) (Paperback)
Used this for a college class! Great ideas about implententing play as center of ECE curriulum. Has multiple authors who worked together in a lab school. They decribe thier experiences with clarity and enlightenment! Great book for any ECE student or professor!
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Awesome deal!,
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This review is from: Play at the Center of the Curriculum (5th Edition) (Paperback)
I got the book I needed at the time I needed and in a good condition and price.
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