Child-initiated play - Su Wall

Independent learning and child-initiated activities are at the heart ofearly learning and this book follows on from the very successful'Child-initiated learning' but for younger children. It explainsthe background and philosophy behind independent play for the under 3sand then each chapter relates to a specific area of learning/playe.g. messy play, water play, mud play (!) supported by lots ofpractical activities and suggestions for suitable resources. Crucially,it also suggests ways of involving parents. With her experience asa trained NNEB practitioner and EYPS advisor (Early Years ProfessionalStatus), Su is ideally placed to author this exciting new title. Thisbook will appeal to early years practitioners, nursery staff,childminders and parents.