02134 a2200325 450000500170000000800420001702000220005903700360008104000070011704100080012407200150013207200150014707200160016207200150017807200130019307200130020607200140021907200130023307200210024607200210026707200210028807200200030910000240032924500720035325000060042526000320043130000100046352013180047399900170179120250526161930.0250430042017GB 142 eng  a9781138655911qBC bTaylor & FranciscGBP 22.99fBB a01 aeng7 aJKS2thema7 aJMC2thema7 aJNLA2thema7 aMQT2thema7 aJKS2bic7 aJMC2bic7 aJNLA2bic7 aMQT2bic7 aEDU0230002bisac7 aPSY0040002bisac7 aMED0350002bisac7 a155.41822bisac1 aJustine Howard971110aMary D. Sheridan's Play in Early ChildhoodbFrom Birth to Six Years a4 aOxfordbRoutledgec20170525 a144 p bMary D. Sheridan’s Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development – key topics for all those who work with young children. Drawing on the most up-to-date evidence, it explains how children’s play develops and how they develop as they play. With over 100 illustrations and observations of play from birth to six years, this new edition presents classical and contemporary literature, making clear links between play and all areas of children’s development. It includes updated activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. This text considers: the development, value and characteristics of play issues relating to culture, adversity, gender, attachment and brain development play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play how to develop observation and reflection skills for use in your own practice Suitable both for those new to the area and for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds, including early years professionals, playworkers, children’s nurses, play therapists and social workers. c10460d10460