Preschoolers at Play: Choosing the Right Stuff for Learning and Development

nPlaying Is Learning nn n n nThe research is clear: Play is a ncritical part of the learning process for young children. Early childhood neducators have the opportunity to deeply and meaningfully scaffold children's nlearning by curating and organizing the stuff children love to play with nmost. With this book, discover ideas for both familiar and new play materials nand how those materials support the cognitive, social and emotional, and nphysical learning and development of children ages 3 to 5. n n n nThis practical, easy-to-read resource n n n n- nPresents nfoundational information organized around the who, why, how, and what of using nplay materials to support preschoolers' learning and developmentn n- nProvides nsuggestions for play materials and describes why they are useful for different naspects related to each learning and development domainn n- nOffers nactivity ideas as well as examples of questions to ask and comments to make nthat can extend children's understanding as they engage in play n n- nIncludes ntips for developmentally appropriate ways to embed technology in children's nplay n n- nRecommends nmore than 90 children's books that go hand-in-hand with each learning and ndevelopment domainn n n nBe inspired to take a look at your early nlearning setting through fresh eyes and enhance the quality of your program by nproviding play materials and experiences that nurture the learning, ndevelopment, and well-being of each preschooler you teach.n