Overview

This delightful visual book provides an accessible introduction to how play affects the holistic development and brain growth of children from birth to five years. Written by a leading expert, it brings current theory to life by inviting the reader to celebrate the developing brain that loves to play and is hungry for sensitive human interaction and rich play opportunities. Packed full of images and links to film clips of children playing in a variety of contexts on the companion website, chapters focus on different ages and stages of development, providing snapshots of real play scenarios to explore their play preferences and the theory that underpins their play behaviour. With clear explanations of what is happening in the body and brain at each ""stage,"" this book reveals the richness of the play opportunities on offer and the adult’s role in facilitating it. Each chapter follows an easy-to-navigate format which includes: • Best practice boxes showing how play in different contexts has impacted a child’s development • QR codes linking to short film clips on a companion website to exemplify key points • Brain and body facts sections providing short accessible explanations of key theories • Play and pedagogy discussion questions • Extended material to support the level four descriptors for degree-level study. With opportunities to dig deeper, full-colour photographs, and a fully integrated companion website, The Brain that Loves to Play is essential reading for all early years students and practitioners and all those with an interest in child development.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jacqueline Harding
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9781032314402

ISBN 10:   1032314400
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   09 November 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

"Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding the developing child Chapter 2: Brain growth Chapter 3: Understanding play pedagogy Chapter 4: Play from birth to around one month: Chapter 5: Play from around one month to 4 months Chapter 6: Play from around 4 months to 6 months Chapter 7: Play from around 6 months to 9 months Chapter 8: Play from around 9 months to one year Chapter 9: Play from around one year to around 18 months Chapter 10: Play from around 18 months to 2 years Chapter 11: Play from around 2 years to 2 and a half years Chapter 12. Play from around 2 and a half years to 3 years Chapter 13: Play from around 3 years to 4 years Chapter 14: Play from around 4 years to 5 years plus Chapter 15: ""Hola"" – let’s Play! A case study Chapter 16: What’s so urgent about play for children? And how does play benefit adults? Chapter 17: Helpful websites Glossary of Terms References Index"

Reviews

Author Information

Jacqueline Harding is Director of Tomorrow's Child and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University. She is an internationally acclaimed child development expert with experience as a BBC education editor, Headteacher, government consultant, and author of numerous books for and about children. Jacqueline also works in children’s TV production.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions