Developmentally Appropriate Play: Guiding Young Children to a Higher Level

Developmentally Appropriate Play: Guiding Young Children to a Higher Level

by Gaye Gronlund (Author), EllenFrede (Foreword)

Synopsis

Enhance the depth and richness of children's play. Developmentally appropriate play is complex, long-lasting, and all-engaging for children. It requires facilitation and guidance, thoughtful planning, and attention to the environment and materials. Developmentally Appropriate Play follows the new Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and includes information to help you: * Identify and plan purposeful play * Guide children to make choices * Interact with children to enhance play * Provoke children into more complex play * Add representation to further enrich play * Incorporate standards into play

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: Jul 2010

ISBN 10: 1605540374
ISBN 13: 9781605540375

Author Bio
Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant and trains early childhood educators across the country on topics ranging from observation and assessment to understanding and meeting state education standards. She holds a master's degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College with a specialization in early childhood education and teaching adults.