Facilitating Play: A Medium For Promoting Cognitive, Socio-Emotional And Academic Development In Young Children
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A landmark work in early childhood education, Facilitating Play: A Medium For Promoting Cognitive, Socio-Emotional And Academic Development In Young Children presents a comprehensive, research-grounded argument for the central role of play in children's holistic development. Drawing on decades of empirical study, Smilansky and Shefatya detail how sociodramatic and constructive play serve as powerful vehicles for building cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, and the academic readiness essential for school success. The authors illustrate the stark developmental differences between children who engage in rich, imaginative play and those who do not, making a compelling case for intentional adult facilitation rather than passive observation. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to educators and parents alike, the text instructs practitioners on concrete strategies for scaffolding play experiences that nurture the whole child. Facilitating Play stands as an essential resource for early childhood professionals, researchers, and policymakers committed to understanding and championing the profound educational power of play.
Author: Sara Smilansky, Leah Shefatya
Format: Hardback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in early childhood education, Facilitating Play: A Medium For Promoting Cognitive, Socio-Emotional And Academic Development In Young Children presents a comprehensive, research-grounded argument for the central role of play in children's holistic development. Drawing on decades of empirical study, Smilansky and Shefatya detail how sociodramatic and constructive play serve as powerful vehicles for building cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, and the academic readiness essential for school success. The authors illustrate the stark developmental differences between children who engage in rich, imaginative play and those who do not, making a compelling case for intentional adult facilitation rather than passive observation. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to educators and parents alike, the text instructs practitioners on concrete strategies for scaffolding play experiences that nurture the whole child. Facilitating Play stands as an essential resource for early childhood professionals, researchers, and policymakers committed to understanding and championing the profound educational power of play.