| Description |
xii, 240 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-227) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- [pt.]. 1. The changing world of play -- 1. Play, love, and work : an essential trio -- 2. Toys aren't us -- 3. Screen play and iconic literacy -- 4. Child play and parent angst -- [pt]. 2. Play, learning, and development -- 5. Misunderstandings about how young children learn -- 6. Playing for a reason : building the units of math, reading, and science -- 7. It isn't only a game : the role of play in becoming social -- [pt]. 3. The power of play -- 8. Lighthearted parenting -- 9. Schooling with heart, mind, and body -- Epilogue : Gifts for a lifetime -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Other references -- Index. |
| Subject |
Play -- Psychological aspects.
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| ISBN |
9780738210537 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0738210536 hardcover alkaline paper |
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