This widely used resource seamlessly combines the features of a text on play and development with the features of an early childhood curriculum text to present a comprehensive, cogent rationale for placing play at the center of a balanced curriculum. The leading text in the field, Play at the Center of the Curriculum is ideal for those who want to engage children in a developmental zone where children and teachers are learning from and with each other. The authors put play at the center of a balanced curriculum that includes spontaneous, guided, and directed play as well as teacher planned instruction. They describe how knowledgeable teachers use a wide repertoire of strategies to orchestrate the flow from spontaneous play to guided play, to more subject oriented instruction, and back to play. This thoroughly updated 6th Edition interweaves anecdotes of children�s play, theories of play and development, empirical evidence from research, and practical instructional strategies to give students a clear look at play and the curriculum. This text provides the ideal teaching and learning experience. Here�s why: Carefully written and coordinated chapter features enhance student learning. A blend of �how-to� and theory, plus extensive updates in each new edition make this both a current and a classic text on play that includes all children. Readers are immersed in the experiences of real classrooms through anecdotes and numerous vignettes. The interests of today's students are addressed, from violent play and bullying to children and nature, to enriching the outdoor classroom. The full text downloaded to your computer Withs you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friendss are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the i Pad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this. Time limit The e Books products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.Play at the Center of the Curriculum 6th Edition is written by Judith Van Hoorn; Patricia Monighan Nourot; Barbara Scales; Keith Rodriguez Alward and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Play at the Center of the Curriculum are 9780133521405, 0133521400 and the print ISBNs are 9780133461756, 0133461750. Additional ISBNs include 9780133827712, 9780133461848, 9780133461787.