Original PDF Ebook – Playing and Learning in Early Childhood Education2nd Edition – 9780134639277

Original PDF Ebook – Playing and Learning in Early Childhood Education2nd Edition – 9780134639277

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Playing and Learning in Early Childhood Education supports early childhood education students, practitioners, and primary educators to engage in the exploration of the theoretical framework of play, characteristics of play, the environmental and cultural factors that influence play, and the application of developmentally appropriate play practices. Playing and Learning in Early Childhood Education is grounded in sharing new research, practices, and ways of knowing about play and its contributions it makes to the lives of children and how play sets the foundation for later academic and life dispositions. This new edition reinforces how play prepares children to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, their desire to be curious, and creative expression that facilitates their communication skills, ability to embrace place, community, their culture, and diversity amongst peers. These skills form the foundation for the 21 st century skills needed that focus on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.