A Constructivist Approach to Block Play in Early Childhood

by Karyn Wellhousen, Judith Kieff, Kieff, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766815374
• ISBN13: 9780766815377
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"