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Play in the Early Years

Coming soon in November 2025

Authors

Marilyn Fleer
, Monash University, Victoria

Description

Play has a significant role in children's learning and development. Play in the Early Years examines the central questions about play from the perspectives of children, families and educators, providing a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to eight years. In its fourth edition, Play in the Early Years has been thoroughly updated in line with the revised Early Years Learning Framework and the new version of the Australian Curriculum. It takes both…

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Key features

  • A well-established, comprehensive and student-friendly introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to eight years
  • The fourth edition includes new case studies, updates and revisions in line with the latest version of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum
  • Chapters feature case studies, play examples, key terms with definitions, and 'Reflection' and 'Researching Play' questions. The companion website provides additional resources, videos and activities to expand on the book's content

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