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The Child's Right to Play A Global Approach
Rhonda L. Clements, Leah Fiorentino
Published under the auspices of Hofstra University
Book Code: C8171
ISBN: 0-275-98171-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-98171-6
440 pages, figures, tables
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 4/30/2004
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [P]romotes the child's right to play as reflected in Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child....Highly recommended. All current and future professionals in early childhood education, especially those whose work directly affects public policy in that field. All levels.
    —Choice     February 2005
Description: Clements and Fiorentino offer readers contemporary thoughts from more than 60 national and international specialists in the areas of early childhood and play leadership, brain research and educational psychology, as well as playground specialists, child life specialists, movement and physical educators. All works reflect the contributors' commitment to the belief in "education through play" or "play for its own sake." The contributors also confirm the belief that play, along with the basic needs of nutrition, health, shelter, and education is vital to the development of all children. This collection is divided into five parts: Part One addresses topics of special interest to parents and caregivers concerning definitions and the importance of play. Part Two offers information concerning curriculum development, programming, and several academic teaching issues. Topics reflecting the child's props, playthings, and play environments are blended together in Part Three. Part Four offers indepth chapters linking current research connecting brain and learning with play. Part Five contains an overview of the importance and right of all children to play.
LC Card Number: 2003046963
LCC Class: BF717
Dewey Class: 155
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