Mary D. Sheridan''s Play in Early Childhood - From Birth to Six Years

This 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 children's 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 includes updated activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. Suitable both for those new to the area and for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds.

List of contents

1. Theorising about Play 2. Observing and Reflecting on Children at Play 3. The Development of Children's Play: Sheridan's Observations 4. Outlines of Some Significant Play Sequences 5. Variation in Children's Play 6. Providing for Play 7. Useful Organisations

About the author

Justine Howard is Associate Professor at the Centre for Child Research, Swansea University, UK, and a chartered psychologist. She is the programme director for the MA in Developmental and Therapeutic Play and the MA in Childhood Studies at Swansea and is also a consultant and trainer, providing continuing professional development in areas relating to child development, play and emotional health.

Product details

• Authors: Justine Howard, Justine (Swansea University Howard, Justine (Swansea University) Howard, Howard Justine
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.05.2017
• EAN: 9781138655911
• ISBN: 978-1-138-65591-1
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Educational psychology, Social Work, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Pre-school & kindergarten, Pre-school and kindergarten