The essence of play : a practice companion for professionals working with children and young people /
Howard, Justine.
The essence of play : a practice companion for professionals working with children and young people / - Abingdon : Routledge, 2013 - xi, 155 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Theoretical perspectives on play -- Exploring play and child development -- Playfulness -- The role of adults in children's play -- The play environment -- Inclusive play practice -- Observation and assessment through play -- Professional practice issues.
Providing an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence-base across disciplines and linking theory to practice, this is the ideal handbook for all those working with children. It provides a baseline of shared knowledge for all play professionals, exploring the fundamental value of play rather than a 'how to' approach to practice.
9780415678087 (hardback) 9780415678087: £85.00 0415678080 (hardback) 9780415678131 (pbk.) 0415678137 (pbk.)
2012029821
Play.
Early childhood education.
Child development.
Play therapy.
155.418 / HOW
The essence of play : a practice companion for professionals working with children and young people / - Abingdon : Routledge, 2013 - xi, 155 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Theoretical perspectives on play -- Exploring play and child development -- Playfulness -- The role of adults in children's play -- The play environment -- Inclusive play practice -- Observation and assessment through play -- Professional practice issues.
Providing an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence-base across disciplines and linking theory to practice, this is the ideal handbook for all those working with children. It provides a baseline of shared knowledge for all play professionals, exploring the fundamental value of play rather than a 'how to' approach to practice.
9780415678087 (hardback) 9780415678087: £85.00 0415678080 (hardback) 9780415678131 (pbk.) 0415678137 (pbk.)
2012029821
Play.
Early childhood education.
Child development.
Play therapy.
155.418 / HOW