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Facilitate High-Level Play Experiences
PLAY
The Pathway from Theory to Practice
Sandra Heidemann & Deborah Hewitt
Help children build cooperative play skills and
develop social competence. This revised edition of
Pathways to Play contains a checklist to identify
where children are having problems, activity
ideas to encourage play skills, specifi c teaching
strategies, assessment options, and an examination
of how play theory translates into practice. Age
focus: 1–5. Softbound, 304 pgs.
#326801-Q $29.95
THE POWER OF PLAY
Learning What Comes Naturally
David Elkind, PhD
Restore play’s respected place in children’s lives, at home,
at school, and in the larger community. Unscheduled,
imaginative play goes far in preparing children for academic
and social success. Expert analysis of research and powerful
situational examples show that play is essential in fostering
healthy mental and social development. Softbound, 256 pgs.
#211107-Q $14.95
PLAY
A Vygotskian Approach
Elena Bodrova, PhD, & Deborah J. Leong, PhD
An excellent introduction to Vygotskian theory, this program
clearly illustrates the belief that social interaction is necessary
for learning. Through play with others, children can
move from what they know to what they can learn. Many
examples of shared play, coaching, modeling, and thoughtful
comments to extend play are included. DVD, 26 min.
#708101-Q $114.95
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DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY
Guiding Young Children to a Higher Level
Gaye Gronlund
Enhance the depth and richness of young children’s play to benefi t their early learning. Aligned
with the new Developmentally Appropriate Play guidelines from the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this resource provides information on planning and
facilitating purposeful play, incorporating standards into play, and strategies to help children reach
higher levels of play. Age focus: 3–6. Softbound, 240 pgs.
#540375-Q $32.95
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COME AND PLAY
Sensory-Integration Strategies
for Children with Play Challenges
Aerial Cross
Play is necessary for children to learn and
developmentally thrive. For this reason,
early intervention is vital in addressing and
redirecting play challenges that may appear in
young children. Come and Play addresses fi ve
common play challenges—dabbling during play,
roaming during play, feeling anxious during
play, detaching during play, or being rejected
during play—and provides key intervention
guidelines and sample play plans for each
challenge. Throughout this book, you will also
fi nd sensory integration tips and activities to
promote positive and productive play. Age
focus: 1–8. Softbound, 224 pgs.
for Children with Play Challenges
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Also See: The Outdoor Playspace Naturally (PAGE 33)