Play at the Center of the Curriculum (6th Edition) – PDF

The eTextbook called Play at the Heart of Learning 6th Edition (PDF) is considered the leading resource in the field. It seamlessly blends the elements of a book on play and development with the characteristics of a curriculum book, making a coherent and comprehensive argument for the importance of play. The authors encourage teachers and children to learn from and with each other by focusing on play as the foundation for a well-rounded curriculum. The book highlights the benefits of spontaneous, directed, and guided play, along with teacher-guided instruction. The authors offer numerous strategies that skilled teachers use to transition from spontaneous play to guided play, then to more structured curriculum and back to play. The 6th edition has been fully updated and revised to incorporate research findings, development theories, and practical teaching strategies. The book features case studies of children playing, empirical research, learning theories, and instructional techniques, providing an easily accessible overview of the crucial relationship between play and the curriculum. Contact us for more information about additional resources available for purchase, such as the instructor manual, test bank, and other materials related to the 6th edition of Play at the Heart of Learning.