The power of play, learning what comes naturally, David Elkind
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The power of play, learning what comes naturally, David Elkind
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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non fiction
Main title
The power of play
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bibliography
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David Elkind
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learning what comes naturally
Summary
A child development expert emphasizes the importance of imaginative play in preparing a child for social and academic success, demonstrating how creative and spontaneous play enhances healthy mental and social development and sets the stage for later academic learning
Table Of Contents
Play, love and work -- Toys aren't us -- Screen play and iconic literacy -- Child play and parent angst -- Some misunderstandings about how young children learn -- Playing for a reason: building the units of math, reading, and science -- It isn't only a game: the role of play in becoming social -- Light-hearted parenting -- Schooling with heart, body, and mind -- Epilogue gifts for a lifetime
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