Following the new Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this resource helps teachers enhance the depth and richness of children’s play. Chapter topics include identifying and planning purposeful play, incorporating standards into play, and suggestions to reach higher levels of play.
Good introductory book discussing elements of play for Preschool and Kindergarten level children. Practical applications and theory are discussed in an approachable and highly readable way.