Serious Fun

How Guided Play Extends Children's Learning
Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-1-938113-39-0
Verlag: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 201 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 340 g

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. Apply the information, strategies, and ideas in this book to: - Provide content-rich, joyful learning experiences
- Balance child-guided and adult-guided play
- Set up play environments with learning goals in mind
- Offer suggestions and questions during play to prompt children’s reflection and deeper learning

Young children’s natural curiosity and dynamic imaginations can lead to exciting and meaningful learning opportunities. Discover how to provide guided play experiences along with opportunities for unstructured play to support children’s knowledge in key areas and their lifelong enjoyment and pursuit of learning.

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Über Autor(innen)

Marie L. Masterson, PhD, is Director of Quality Assessment at McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, where she oversees evaluation for Illinois’ quality rating and improvement system. Marie is an educational consultant to state departments of education, schools, child care centers, and social service and parenting organizations. She is a national speaker, child behavior expert, researcher, and author of multiple books and articles that address behavior guidance, early care and education, parenting, and high-quality teaching.

Holly Bohart is senior editor in Books and Related Resources at NAEYC. She formerly taught in special education early childhood programs.