Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring PlayPaperback, 28 February 2015

Emphasize the importance of play and learning from infancy through the primary grades

Discover ways to provide a strong curricular approach for young children's learning while endorsing a playful pedagogy. The articles in this collection emphasize using play to promote children's skills in problem solving, decision making, and self-regulation; engaging diverse learners in play activities; and partnering with families to further children's playful learning. Specific topics include ways educators can:

• Support infants' and toddlers' active explorations with sensory activities and unique materials
• Provide opportunities for children to engage in active, physical play
• Guide children's learning through art play
• Communicate to others the importance and value of play for children from birth through third grade

This book is part of NAEYC's best-selling Spotlight series―great resources for the college classroom and for professional development.