Transform your approach to early childhood education by unlocking the true potential of play-based learning. In The Power of Play, educator Lili-Ann Kriegler provides a practical roadmap for embedding deep conceptual understanding into daily activities. This book, explicitly designed for early educators, emphasises that language is at the heart of learning. It outlines 7 dynamic learning zones to help you implement a highly effective play-based curriculum.
With real-world examples and evidence-based strategies, Lili-Ann empowers you to create language-rich environments in which each child can thrive. Whether through free play or guided creative exploration, this book equips you with the tools to ensure play is vital in developing the skills children need for lifelong success.
Inhoudsopgave
Introduction
Part A: The vista
Chapter 1 The confident educator
Part B: Concept foundation
Chapter 2 Two tiers: Conceptualisation and cognition
Chapter 3 Vertical knowledge
Chapter 4 Distributed knowledge
Chapter 5 Concept transfer
Chapter 6 Avert the assessment avalanche
Chapter 7 In words we meet the world
Part C: The agility wheel
Chapter 8 The agility wheel
Chapter 9 Free play
Chapter 10 Mediated play
Chapter 11 Embedded concepts
Chapter 12 Clarity of concept
Chapter 13 Closed-ended mobilisation
Chapter 14 Open-ended mobilisation
Chapter 15 Auto-generative creativity
Chapter 16 The agile educator
Appendix: Lists for educators
Bibliography
Dedication
About the author
Over de auteur
Lili-Ann Kriegler, education consultant and author, has extensive experience teaching across all age levels, from preschool to adults. She is a leader in early childhood education (ages three to nine), educational leadership and the enhancement of thinking skills. Her Master of Education and Leadership degree confirmed her belief that learning through play is constructed through meaningful interaction and dialogue.
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