Table of Contents

@contents: Selected Contents: Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 The ambience of the setting: A plea for time and calm Chapter 2 The essence of play Chapter 3 Early Indicators of Special Educational Needs Chapter 4 Analysing and adapting play opportunities Chapter 5 Understanding the learning process as children play Appendices

About the Author

Dr Christine Macintyre is an educational consultant and prolific author, formerly at the Moray House School of Education, Edinburgh University.

Reviews

'This fully revised second edition emphasises the importance of creating an environment where children become confident, independent learners, increasingly able to use their imaginations, care for others and to take safe risks.' - Nursery World