Serious fun how guided play extends children's learning
Guided play is a powerful tool educators can use to help preschoolers and kindergartners learn essential knowledge and skills in the context of playful situations. The essays in this book show how young children's natural curiosity and dynamic imaginations can lead to meaningful learning opport...
| Corporate Authors: | National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
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| Other Authors: | Masterson, Marie L. (Editor), Bohart, Holly (Editor) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC :
National Association for the Education of Young Children,
[2019]
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| Series: |
Serious fun (Masterson, Bohart)
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction / Marie L. Masterson and Holly Bohart
- Intentionally creating play environments for learning. Brain science and guided play / Brenna Hassinger-Das, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff ; Observing, planning, guiding: how an intentional teacher meets standards through play / Patricia McDonald
- Providing rich content experiences through play. Supporting language through culturally rich dramatic play / Irasema Salinas-Gonzalez, Maria G. Arreguin-Anderson, and Iliana Alanis ; Connecting art, literacy, and drama through storytelling / Bonnie Ripstein ; Playful math instruction and standards / Deborah Stipek ; Fostering positive experiences in the math center for African American boys / Danielle B. Davis and Dale C. Farran ; What can you do with bamboo? Preschoolers explore a natural material / Condie Collins Ward ; Engaging and enriching play is rigorous learning / Shannon Riley-Ayers and Alexandra Figueras-Daniel
- Reflection / Marie L. Masterson
- For families: play and learning go hand in hand / Laurel Bongiorno.