Big body play
Subtitle: why boisterous, vigorous, and very physical play is essential to children's development and learning
By: Frances M. Carlson
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9781928896715
Subjects: Child development; Play; Motor learning; Physical education for children; Early childhood education; Movement education
Description: Drawing from evidence-based practice and the latest research, this book explains the multitude of benefits of big body play for young children's social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Also learn how to organize the physical environment, set rules and policies, and supervise the play.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-105).
Table of contents: title: What is "big body play"?; title: Benefits of play, and big body play in particular; title: Strategies for implementing big body play; title: Frequently asked questions about big body play.