Understanding Children's Play offers a full exploration of children's play from babyhood through to the early years of primary school. It explores how their pla

This timely and accessible text introduces, theorises and practically applies two important concepts which now underpin early years practice: those of ‘playfu

Describes play workshop experiences that give educators a deeper understanding of play-based learning and illustrate the power of play.

Children′s books play a vital role in education, and this book helps you to choose books that have the most to offer young children. Each chapter reflects on

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre