The Essence Of Play Av Justine (associate Professor At The College Of Human And Health Science At Swansea University) Howard, Karen Mcinnes

<P>A unique companion to professional play practice! </P><P>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, <I>The Essence of</I><I>Play </I>is the ideal handbook for all those working with children. </P><P>Play acts as a natural resource for children to meet physical, intellectual and emotional challenges and this book, unusually, considers play from the perspectives of children rather than adults. It provides a baseline of shared knowledge for all play professionals, exploring the fundamental value of play rather than a ¿how to¿ approach to practice. It considers:</P><UL><UL><P></P></UL><LI>the therapeutic potential inherent in play; </LI><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><LI>how play reflects and promotes physic

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