Play: Children's Context for Development

Defines the elements of play, illuminating its central role in young children's learning and development. Focuses on how play experiences contribute to children's independence in negotiating, its role in keeping children involved, and the play-reality distinction. Offers suggestions to tea...

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Published inYC young children Vol. 58; no. 3; p. 38
Main Authors Klein, Tovah P, Wirth, Daniele, Linas, Keri
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2003
Subjects
Adult Child Relationship
Child Development
Classroom Techniques
Early Childhood Education
Educational Practices
Play Learning
Preschool Teachers
Teacher Role
Teacher Student Relationship
Young Children
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Summary:Defines the elements of play, illuminating its central role in young children's learning and development. Focuses on how play experiences contribute to children's independence in negotiating, its role in keeping children involved, and the play-reality distinction. Offers suggestions to teachers for facilitating and supporting children's play, including focusing on the process, reflecting children's emotions, building on children's play or interests, and providing open-ended play materials. (KB)
ISSN:1538-6619