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A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool - Presenting the Evidence (Paperback)
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A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool - Presenting the Evidence (Paperback)
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We are robbing young children of play time at home and school in an
effort to give them a head start on academic skills like reading
and mathematics. Yet the scientific evidence suggests that
eliminating play from the lives of children is taking preschool
education in the wrong direction. This brief but compelling book
provides a strong counterargument to the rising tide of didactic
instruction on preschool classrooms. The authors present scientific
evidence in support of three points: 1) children need both
unstructured free time and playful learning under the gentle
guidance of adults to best prepare for entrance into formal school;
2) academic and social development are inextricably intertwined, so
academic learning must not trump attention to social development;
and 3) learning and play are not incompatible. Rather, playful
learning captivates children's minds in ways that support better
academic and social outcomes as well as strategies for lifelong
learning. Written in clear and expressive language, this book
offers a comprehensive review of research supporting playful
learning along with succinct policy and practice recommendations
that derive from this research. A Mandate for Playful Learning in
Preschool is a must read for teachers, policy makers, and parents
interested in educating a generation of life-long learners who are
ready for school and ready to compete in the knowledge-based
economy of the 21st century.
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