Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-131) and index
Who? Children from birth to age 3 -- Why? Supporting learning, development, and well-being -- How? The role of teachers -- What? Curating play materials for very young children -- Play materials that help me construct knowledge and understanding -- Play materials that facilitate my thinking and problem-solving skills -- Play materials that inspire my approaches to learning -- Play materials that help me understand myself and others -- Play materials that encourage me to express myself creatively -- Play materials that connect me to nature and science -- Play materials that help me develop my gross motor skills -- Play materials that enhance my fine motor skills -- Play materials that teach me about my body in space.
"Play Is Important Work. As an early childhood educator, you know how important play is for young children. You also know that selecting the right play materials to include in your program matters; there are so many options, and often your budget does not stretch to cover everything. With this book, discover ideas for both familiar and new play materials and how those materials support the cognitive, social and emotional, and physical learning and development of children from birth to age 3."
