Supporting Play : Birth Through Age Eight

by Sluss, Dorothy Justus

• ISBN13: 9781401851439
• ISBN10: 1401851436
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Using play as a teaching tool in children from birth to age eight is extremely effective in promoting their social/emotional, cognitive, and physical development. By reviewing current research in this publication, readers will learn how they can initiate a play-based education program for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten children and primary-age children. Pictures, charts, and cartoons successfully illustrate the discussions. The author also presents specific steps for arranging a classroom that promotes play, including lists of appropriate books, materials and activities for play centers. One full section focuses on fostering play in children with special needs, and related recommendations are made throughout.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Valuing Play	1	(36)
Chapter Overview	1	(1)
Objectives	1	(1)
PlayScape	2	(1)
Play Provocation	2	(1)
Value of Play in America	3	(1)
Value of Play in a Global Society	3	(2)
Distinguishing Animal and Human Play	5	(1)
Motivation to Play	5	(1)
Defining Play	6	(2)
Characteristics of Play	8	(2)
Play or Exploration?	10	(1)
Play or Playfulness?	11	(1)
Observable Behaviors	12	(8)
Contexts of Play	20	(2)
Adult interaction	22	(1)
Play Issues and Trends	23	(3)
Obstacles to play	26	(1)
Support for Play	26	(1)
Play Research	26	(11)
PlayScape Reflections	27	(1)
Summary	28	(1)
Key Terms	28	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	28	(1)
Activities	29	(3)
References	32	(5)
Classical and Current Theories of Play	37	(38)
Chapter Overview	37	(1)
Objectives	37	(1)
PlayScape	38	(1)
Play Provocation	38	(1)
Early Influences	38	(5)
Classical Theories of Play	43	(5)
Influential Contributions	48	(3)
Modern Theories of Play	51	(10)
Postmodern Theories	61	(1)
Currennt Influential Contributions	62	(2)
Play Assessment	64	(1)
Current and Future Trends/Issues	65	(10)
PlayScape Reflections	67	(1)
Summary	67	(1)
Key Terms	68	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	68	(1)
Activities	69	(2)
References	71	(4)
Play as Development	75	(34)
Chapter Overview	75	(1)
Objectives	75	(1)
PlayScape	76	(1)
Play Provocation	76	(1)
Play Progression	76	(1)
Infant and Toddler Play	77	(9)
Preschool Play	86	(9)
Primary Play	95	(14)
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Social Development
Physical Development
PlayScape Reflections	102	(1)
Summary	102	(1)
Key Terms	102	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	103	(1)
Activities	103	(1)
References	104	(5)
Supporting Play in Infant-Toddler Centers	109	(46)
Chapter Overview	109	(1)
Objectives	109	(1)
PlayScape	110	(1)
Play Provocation	110	(1)
Play as Curriculum in Infant-Toddler Centers	110	(2)
Creating a Context for Play	112	(1)
Adult Facilitation	113	(3)
Aesthetics-based Approach	116	(8)
Play Places and Spaces	124	(3)
Designing Environments for Infants	127	(3)
Designing Environments for Toddlers	130	(4)
Program Models	134	(4)
Family Child Care	138	(1)
Toys and Materials	139	(4)
Play Assessment	143	(3)
Program Assessment	146	(9)
PlayScape Reflections	147	(1)
Summary	147	(1)
Key Terms	148	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	148	(1)
Activities	149	(1)
References	150	(5)
Supporting Play in Preschool Centers	155	(42)
Chapter Overview	155	(1)
Objectives	155	(1)
PlayScape	156	(1)
Play Provocation	156	(1)
Supporting Preschool Play	156	(1)
Role of Adults	157	(1)
Creating the Context for Play for Preschoolers	158	(10)
Extending Play Through Aesthetics	168	(5)
Play as a Medium for Learning	173	(5)
Designing Play Environments	178	(3)
Integrative Play Programs	181	(5)
Play Assessment and Documentation	186	(11)
PlayScape Reflections	189	(1)
Summary	189	(1)
Key Terms	190	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	190	(1)
Activities	191	(1)
References	192	(5)
Supporting Play in Kindergarten Classrooms	197	(40)
Chapter Overview	197	(1)
Objectives	197	(1)
PlayScape	198	(1)
Play Provocation	198	(1)
Kindergarten Programs	199	(2)
Role of Adults	201	(1)
Developing a Theoretical Foundation	202	(3)
An Aesthetics Approach to Kindergarten	205	(1)
Play as a Medium for Learning Content Area Curriculum	206	(4)
Designing Play Spaces	210	(3)
Program Models	213	(15)
Toys, Puzzles, and Materials	228	(1)
Assessment	228	(9)
PlayScape Reflections	230	(1)
Summary	231	(1)
Key Terms	231	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	231	(1)
Activities	232	(1)
References	233	(4)
Supporting Play in Primary Schools	237	(30)
Chapter Overview	237	(1)
Objectives	237	(1)
PlayScape	238	(1)
Play Provocation	238	(1)
Primary Play	238	(1)
Role of Adults	239	(1)
Play as a Medium for Learning	239	(9)
Curriculum Connections	248	(5)
Program Models	253	(3)
Designing Primary Play Spaces	256	(3)
Toys and Materials	259	(1)
Assessment	260	(7)
PlayScape Reflections	262	(1)
Summary	262	(1)
Key Terms	262	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	262	(1)
Activities	263	(2)
References	265	(2)
Supporting Play for Children with Special Needs	267	(24)
Chapter Overview	267	(1)
Objectives	267	(1)
PlayScape	268	(1)
Play Provocation	268	(1)
Play in Early Childhood Education	268	(5)
Influences on Play	273	(1)
Role of Adults	274	(1)
Supporting Play in Inclusive Settings	275	(2)
Child-focused Interventions in Inclusive Settings	277	(4)
Models of Program Delivery	281	(1)
Family-based Practices	282	(1)
Assistive Technology	283	(2)
Assessing Play	285	(6)
PlayScape Reflections	286	(1)
Summary	286	(1)
Key Terms	287	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	287	(1)
Activities	288	(1)
References	289	(2)
Outdoor Play for Young Children	291	(32)
Chapter Overview	291	(1)
Objectives	291	(1)
PlayScape	292	(1)
Play Provocation	292	(1)
Benefits of Outdoor Play	292	(3)
Play Spaces	295	(4)
Role of the Adult	299	(2)
Safety Issues for All Children	301	(2)
Designing Outdoor Play Environments For Infants and Toddlers	303	(3)
Designing Outdoor Play Environments For Preschoolers	306	(2)
Designing Outdoor Play Environments For Primary-age Children	308	(1)
Recess	309	(2)
After-school Programs	311	(1)
Assessing Outdoor Play	312	(11)
PlayScape Reflections	316	(1)
Summary	316	(1)
Key Terms	316	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	317	(1)
Activities	318	(1)
References	319	(4)
Current Trends and Issues	323	(24)
Chapter Overview	323	(1)
Objectives	323	(1)
PlayScape	324	(1)
Play Provocation	324	(1)
Current Trends	324	(3)
Current Issues	327	(1)
Play Research	327	(12)
Play Policy	339	(8)
PlayScape Reflections	341	(1)
Summary	342	(1)
Key Terms	342	(1)
Helpful Web Sites and Technology Resources	342	(1)
Activities	343	(1)
References	344	(3)
Glossary	347	(12)
Index	359