Children’s play throughout history has been free, spontaneous, and intertwined with work, set in the playgrounds of the fields, streams, and barnyards. Childr

"Papers ... presented at the International Conference on Play and Play Environments held at the University of Texas at Austin, June 29-July 2, 1983"--P. vii.

This book explores the history of children’s play and play environments, informing where we are today and why we need to re-establish play as a priority. Ulti

Children treat play as an end in itself while adults treat it as a means which may serve several developmental functions. Although traditional educational think

With significantly expanded discussions on key topics, here is a revised edition of the popular early childhood book that, more than any other book on the marke