Play from Birth to Twelve: Contexts, Perspectives, and MeaningsDoris Pronin Fromberg, Doris Bergen In light of recent standards-based and testing movements, the issue of play in childhood has taken on increased meaning for educational professionals and social scientists. This second edition of Play From Birth to Twelve offers comprehensive coverage of what we now know about play, its guiding principles, its dynamics and importance in early learning. These up-to-date essays, written by some of the most distinguished experts in the field, help students explore:
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... Influences on Play: The Vygotskian Approach Elena Bodrova and DeborahJ. Leong Social Play in School Jeffrey Trawick-Smith Play as a Medium for Literacy Development James F. Christie Play and Mathematics at Ages One to Ten Constance ...
... Influences on Play: The Vygotskian Approach Elena Bodrova and DeborahJ. Leong Social Play in School Jeffrey Trawick-Smith Play as a Medium for Literacy Development James F. Christie Play and Mathematics at Ages One to Ten Constance ...
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... Influences on Play Sherri Oden A Sociocultural Perspective of Parent-Child Play Wendy Haight City Play Amanda Dargan and Steve Zeitlin Children's Outdoor Play: An Endangered Activity Mary S. Rivkin Perspectives on Play and Playgrounds ...
... Influences on Play Sherri Oden A Sociocultural Perspective of Parent-Child Play Wendy Haight City Play Amanda Dargan and Steve Zeitlin Children's Outdoor Play: An Endangered Activity Mary S. Rivkin Perspectives on Play and Playgrounds ...
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