Understanding Children's Play
- ISBN-10
- 074873970X
- ISBN-13
- 9780748739707
- Series
- Understanding Children'S Play
- Category
- Child development
- Pages
- 194
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Nelson Thornes
- Author
- Jennie Lindon
Description
Understanding Children's Play offers a full exploration of children's play from babyhood through to the early years of primary school. It explores how their play is shaped by time and place and supports early years practitioners and playworkers.
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