Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood - 4th Edition

Name: Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early Childhood - 4th Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Mary D. Sheridan's Play in Early ChildhoodFrom Birth to Six Years\nAuthor(s): Justine Howard\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138655881, 978-1138655881\nSynopsis\nMary D. Sheridans Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development key topics for all those who work with young children. Drawing on the most up-to-date evidence, it explains how childrens play develops and how they develop as they play. With over 100 illustrations and observations of play from birth to six years, this new edition presents classical and contemporary literature, making clear links between play and all areas of childrens development. It includes updated activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. This text considers:\nthe development, value and characteristics of play\nissues relating to culture, adversity, gender, attachment and brain development\nplay from recreation.