Play and Child Development, 4/e

by Joe L. Frost

More than any other text on the market,Play and Child Development, Fourth Edition, ties playdirectly to child development. The authors address the fullspectrum of play-related topics and seamlessly blend research,theory, and practical applications throughout thisdevelopmentally-based resource. Readers will learn abouthistorical, theoretical, and practical approaches to promotingdevelopment through integrated play and learning approaches acrossvarious age or developmental levels. The book analyzes playtheories and play therapy; presents a history of play; anddiscusses current play trends. It explores ways to create safe playenvironments for all children, and how to weave play into schoolcurricula. Finally, the authors examine the role of adults inleading and encouraging children's natural tendencies towardlearning by playing. Special coverage includes a full chapter onplay and children with disabilities, and the value of field tripsin supporting learning. This edition offers expanded and/or updatedcoverage on evidence based play theory, child development, playenvironments, and early play-based curricula for children of allabilities in various learning contexts. All content in this eTextis purposefully arranged to guide its readers through key and coretopics leading to a comprehensive understanding of play intended tohelp prepare pre-service teachers to lead and supportchildren’s play in a number of  preschools,elementary schools, park systems, and research programs.

1108 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2011