Full Description
Guided play is a powerful tool educators can use to help preschoolers and kindergartners learn essential knowledge and skills in the context of playful situations. Apply the information, strategies, and ideas in this book to:
Provide content-rich, joyful learning experiences
Balance child-guided and adult-guided play
Set up play environments with learning goals in mind
Offer suggestions and questions during play to prompt children's reflection and deeper learning
Young children's natural curiosity and dynamic imaginations can lead to exciting and meaningful learning opportunities. Discover how to provide guided play experiences along with opportunities for unstructured play to support children's knowledge in key areas and their lifelong enjoyment and pursuit of learning.
Contents
Introduction Marie Masterson
"The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play: A Developing Story" B. Hassinger-Das, K. Hirsh-Pasek, R.M. Golinkoff
"Engaging and Enriching: The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Academic Rigor" S. Riley-Ayers, A. Figueras-Daniel
"Observing, Planning, Guiding: How an Intentional Teacher Meets Standards Through Play"
P. McDonald
"Talking with Parents About Play and Learning" Laurel Bongiorno
Part 2
"'There's a Story in My Picture!'" Connecting Art, Literacy, and Drama Through Storytelling in a Kindergarten Classroom" B. Ripstein
"More Than a Foundation: Young Children Are Capable STEM Learners" E. McClure
"Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play" I. Salinas-Gonzalez, M.G. Arreguin-Anderson, I. Alanis
"Playful Math Instruction in the Context of Standards and Accountability" D. Stipek
"Positive Early Math Experiences for African American Boys: Nurturing the Next Generation of STEM Majors" D.B. Davis & D.C. Farran
"Preschoolers Play with Bamboo" C. Ward
