{"product_id":"playing-to-learn-the-role-of-play-in-the-early-years-paperback","title":"Playing to Learn: The role of play in the early years - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Smidt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandra Smidt sets out to explain what play is and why it is so important as one of the key ways of learning, particularly - but not solely - for young children. She argues that all play is purposeful, and can only truly considered to be play when the child has chosen what to do, where and how to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing case studies drawn from all over the world, Smidt challenges some of the prevailing myths relating to play and pays close attention to what it is that early years professionals need to do to interpet the play, understand its purpose for the child and sometimes extend it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttention is paid to the close links that play has with creativity, and the author also highlights the importance of being able to explain to colleagues, parents and even those in government, why play matters so much in terms of learning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to anyone involved in early years' education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandra Smidt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a retired educationalist, who now writes on aspects of early learning and development. Her most recent books include: \u003cem\u003eKey Issues in Early Years Education\u003c\/em\u003e (as editor); \u003cem\u003eIntroducing Vygotsky\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eSupporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Early Years Practice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e edition\u003c\/em\u003e - all published by Routledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189999243344,"sku":"9780415558822","price":84.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/eXEvb1d2MkR3d2pheDlkdUlZOUtKUT09.webp?v=1774795911","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/playing-to-learn-the-role-of-play-in-the-early-years-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}