Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years: Problem-Solving, Relationships, and Going to School [Paperback]

Marilyn Segal (Author), Betty Bardige (Author)

Book Description

Series: Your Child at Play | Publication Date: March 20, 2000

Brand new to the successful "Your Child at Play" series (over 200,000 sold of the first four volumes), this fifth volume is the first book focusing on how play fosters the development of five- to eight-year-olds at home and at school, with more than 100 photos.

Based on extensive research with parents, their children, and teachers, respectful of cultural differences, and written in a jargon-free, parent-friendly style, this generously illustrated book is packed with learning activities, games, poems, and recipes, as well as anecdotes and advice. Divided into eight chapters, readers follow a group of children through play and learning settings, see how they look at the world, and what activities they enjoy with family and friends. Each chapter ends with a "Questions and Answers" section and a collection of "Play Ideas." A unique and delightful book for parents, teachers and caregivers, "Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years" makes an invaluable contribution to the child care/parenting field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A creative and rewarding approach to playing with children. -- Publishers Weekly

A must for parents who want the best for their babies and know that child's play is actually more than fun and games. -- Chattanooga News-Free Press

An excellent resource for your parent library...A series that recognizes the value and importance of playing with children! -- Early Childhood Education Newsline

An informative, illuminating and loving book series. There could be no better companion for parent and child. Dr. Segal provides a lovely framework for parents that will enrich their natural obseravtion of their child in a delightful and very important way. -- Jeree H. Pawl, Ph.D. Director, Infant-Parent Program, University of California, San Francisco

As the mother of a 1-year old, I found this series very readable and down to earth. The play activities described are helpful and useful. The writing style is clear, uncluttered with professional jargon, and suitable for someone with a high school education. -- Nancy L. Loewen, Journal of Nurse-Midwifery

Insightful, warm, practical ... Dr. Segal's books provide expert knowledge that's a must for every parent. -- T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.

The revised edition of this series is a masterpiece! A treasure of knowledge for parents...Dr. Segal beautifully communicates in words and pictures her vast knowledge and clinical expertise about the magical process contributing to children's growth and development. Every mother, father and child can benefit from the wisdom contained in these magnificent volumes. -- Dante Cicchetti, Ph.D., Director, Mt. Hope Family Center University of Rochester

These terrific books are handsome, engaging, and chock-full of practical knowledge about childcare and guidance. -- Edward Zigler, Sterling Professor of Psychology, Yale University

This delightful series of books, designed to help parents discover, enjoy and enhance development in their young children is long overdue...Undoubtedly a valued resource to parents with young children and the professionals who deal with these parents. -- Journal of Pediatric Psychology

About the Author

Marilyn Segal, Ph.D., the noted developmental psychologist, educator, and researcher specializing in early childhood, is the founder and dean emeritus of the Family and School Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The mother of five children and grandmother of thirteen, she has written nineteen books, including the Your Child at Play series and In Time and With Love. She also produced a nine-part, public-service TV series, To Reach a Child.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1st Printing edition (March 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557044015
• ISBN-13: 978-1557044013
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #379,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)