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A practical book for teachers consisting of 10 YC and TYC articles on the importance of integrating rich content-based, teacher-guided instruction with meaningf

Play is serious business. Whether it's reenacting a favorite book (comprehension and close reading), negotiating the rules for a game (speaking and listening),

Describes play workshop experiences that give educators a deeper understanding of play-based learning and illustrate the power of play.

`An excellent overview of the development in thinking about play, based on research into different aspects of play...This book enables the reader to not only ac