Play at the Center of the Curriculum (3rd Edition)

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Summary: For new and experienced teachers alike!
Review: I picked this book off the shelf in a college library with a large early childhood education department. I have been teaching for many years but needed some specific information about a play based curriculum. My original intention was just to jot afew notes at the library, and then I found myself checking the book out so I could read more. And now I find myself looking it up on Amazon to purchase it for myself.

This book describes what good early childhood programs should include. Children learn through play, and there are many theorists and researchers ( Dewey, Piaget, Montessori, etc)out there who can validate this, and their information is included in this easy to read book. This book describes how play is important to different domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical)as well as different curriculum areas (literacy, math, science, social studies). I have found it an excellent reminder,and will use the information to keep parents and student teachers on the right track.