Learning Through Play

There is a growing and well-researched recognition of the need to develop the early-years curriculum and pedagogy though play-based learning. In addition there is a well-established principle that teaching and learning should begin 'where the child is'. This book is centred around these two principles. <br/><br/><br/> <br/><br/><br/>Learning Through Play is an essential handbook for early-years practitioners on how to develop their understanding and practical applications in all early-years settings. It is an ideal training manual which speaks to both the early-years trainee and the experienced practitioner who is looking to improve their own practice and understanding and that of colleagues.<br/><br/><br/> <br/><br/><br/>Chapters support: <br/><br/><br/>An understanding of play and its role in learning<br/><br/><br/>An understanding of the role of the adult in the pre-school setting<br/><br/><br/>The development of practitioner's skills in providing effective learning and development through quality play<br/><br/><br/>The developing and planning of the curriculum and learning environment<br/><br/><br/>The development of reflection and informed action in early-years settings <br/> Managers and those who hope to become managers in developing good practice across their setting<br/> <br/><br/><br/>Key features include Professional Development Activities. Some are for individual completion; others are for completion by your setting's team (but can be adapted for individual's use). Each chapter can be worked through as a discrete unit. This is a fully comprehensive and user-friendly guide for all who are keen to encourage the pre-school child's learning and development through play-based activities giving the reader the tools with which to evaluate and develop their own practice and that of others.