Children, Play, and Development

by Fergus P. Hughes

All children play. But many people don't know the importance of play and its relationship to child development. This book offers important research on the topic of play, stressing its significant role in children's lives. This book offers a comprehensive look at children's play from birth to adolescence. Stressing the developmental and psychological importance of play, it discusses the relationship of play to the physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth of the child. Increased attention is paid to educational issues in this edition, and numerous vignettes are included throughout the book to illustrate the value of play. Topics include gender differences in play, intellectual development and play, and play in special populations, amongst others. Early childhood educators and administrators, psychologists, social workers, and university professors.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Hoda Marmar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great and definite reference about this topic. Very well organized, accessible, interesting, and well researched. I have learned tremendously from it. To reread later, of course, and it opened a whole new area for me to discover.

[S. Musavi]

If you are interested to get an insight on your child's physical, emotional, and social development and want to know how play is related to it, this is a must read for you.

After reading the book, I'm sure you will keep it handy because you want to refer to it further, as you get more interested in the subject by observing your child's development.

Don't forget this is a text book! But it is written in a clear language and it's very well organized so you can easily read the book cover to cover or dive right into your subject of interest's chapter.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone starting to learn about children and their play. Not for those in the field for a long period of time.

[AndreaD'A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, a text book, but reads easier than most! Gives the important information clearly.