This book explores the significance of play in the education and development of young children. It discusses a range of theoretical perspectives and develops a

The conceptualisation and practice of play is considered core to early childhood pedagogy. In this essential text, contributors from a range of countries and cu

This open access book develops a theoretical concept of teaching that is relevant to early childhood education, and based on children’s learning and developme

Play has always been vital to the field of early childhood education, for teacher educators and early years teachers, as a pedagogy and way of organizing learni

This book represents the outcome of the joint activities of a group of scholars who were concerned about the lack of international research in play for children