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This is play : environments and interactions that engage infants and toddlers /

Slow down, tune in and discover the very purposeful play of infants and toddlers. Addressing considerations like choosing interesting materials, setting up safe and inviting environments and why you are the most important element of play for very young children, the authors come alongside to help yo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Luckenbill, Julia (Author), Subramaniam, Aarti (Author), Thompson, Janet (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2019]
Subjects:
Play.
Early childhood education.
Education, Preschool.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The importance of play for young children
  • The young infant: birth to 9 months
  • The mobile infant: 8 to 18 months
  • The toddler: 16 to 36 months
  • Working with children with diverse characteristics, abilities, and needs
  • Conclusion.