A Constructivist Approach to Block Play in Early Childhood

A Constructivist Approach to Block Play in Early Childhood

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U. of New Orleans professors overview the history of LEGOs and other such still relevant play materials, their role in helping young children construct their own models and concepts at various developmental stages, and teachers' role in fostering block play. Includes photos of children engaged in se

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A Constructivist Approach to Block Play in Early Childhood by Karyn Wellhousen

The value of block building in early childhood programs is reinforced in this new and comprehensive book. Current issues of interest to educators and parents receive special attention: how gender influences block play, establishing home-school connections, choosing and implementing relevant assessments, strategies for incorporating IEP/IFSP goals for children with special needs and abilities, and findings regarding brain development and play. Theory into Practice activities help the user take those important first steps to implementing the strategies discussed.
PrefaceSECTION I: Chapter 1: The History and Evolution of Blocks for Learning and Play. Chapter 2: Brain Development and Learning. Chapter 3: Stages of Block Play. Chapter 4: Teacher's Role in Promoting and Assessing Block Play. SECTION II: Chapter 5: Block Play in Infancy and the Toddler Years. Chapter 6: Block Play for Preschool and Kindergarten Children. Chapter 7: Block Play in the Primary Grades. Chapter 8: Including Everyone in Block Play. Appendix A: Toy Preference Inventory. Glossary. Index.
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ISBN 13 9780766815377
ISBN 10 0766815374
Title A Constructivist Approach to Block Play in Early Childhood
Author Karyn Wellhousen
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Year published 2000-12-05
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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