The Essence of Play: A Practice Companion for Professionals Working with Children and Young People

by Justine Howard and Karen McInnes

Book Overview

A unique companion to professional play practice

All play professionals are united in their belief that play is important for children's development - and there are inherent characteristics of play that underpin professional play practice across contexts. Providing an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence base across disciplines and linking theory to practice, The Essence of Play is the ideal handbook...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415678137
• ISBN13: 9780415678131
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.6"