Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children by Essame, Caroline

Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children

This accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it...
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SKU: 9781032420707
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Author: Caroline Essame
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Language: English
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Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children by Essame, Caroline

Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children

¥9,836

Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children

¥9,836
Author: Caroline Essame
Format: Paperback
Language: English

This accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it inspires and informs readers to understand play, and offers ideas and practical activities to use with the children in their care (ages 0-8).

Drawing from the holistic and inclusive model of Developmental Play, which includes sensory play, creative-explorative play, meaning-making play and higher play, the activities focus on supporting aspects of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Each activity follows the helpful structure: "you'll need," "your child will learn" and "top tips," and shows how play can be used to enhance children's development in five key areas:

  • To build emotional wellbeing
  • To build social skills
  • To build school readiness
  • To build physical skills
  • To develop sensory processing skills.

Playfulness is fundamental to healthy holistic development and this book shows you why play matters, how it works, and why each reader should bring play back into children's lives to give them the best start in life for the best chance in life. It is essential reading for early years practitioners, primary school teachers, occupational therapists and parents.



Author: Caroline Essame
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/09/2023
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.40w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781032420707

About the Author

Caroline Essame is an occupational therapist, art therapist and educator with over 37 years' experience in creativity and human development. She has worked in clinical practice, education and development, promoting the role of play and creativity in wellbeing, and healing and development across the world. She is the CEO and Founder of CreateCATT, a child-focused social enterprise, and runs an online academy training across the globe in play-based approaches.

Barnaby Duffy is a British artist raised and educated in Singapore. He is an illustrator of concept art and comic strips, with completed commissions ranging from professional companies to student magazines and previous work for a documentary crew. He is the animator and illustrator of all CreateCATT graphics.




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