Description ***Updated to reflect the new Aistear Framework 2024*** A comprehensive new edition; a guide to planning, implementing and reviewing play to promote a child’s learning, creativity and well-being in the ELC setting. Themes and theories are applied to practice throughout. *Outlines the theories behind a number of early years curricula such as High/Scope, Steiner, Montessori, Naíonra, Reggio Emilia and Irish Forest Schools *Discusses the historical, cultural and social roles play has in children’s learning and day-to-day life *Introduces and examines the role and benefits of movement and dance, visual arts, drama and music as forms of communication, therapy and education in the early years *Applies the themes and principles of Aistear and Síolta to practice *Demonstrates how to plan for child-led indoor and outdoor activities with specific emphasis on process-based, child-led play *Provides clear step-by-step instructions for planning, implementing and assessing activities using reflective practice as a guide *Emphasises the role of the adult in facilitating the child’s learning and development *Uses images from Irish preschools demonstrating learning in action All chapters contain exercises, sample scenarios and questions for reflection THE AUTHOR Sinead E. Kelly has a BA in Early Childhood Care and Education, a Graduate Diploma and MEd in Early Childhood Education, a Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership. She currently works with Dundrum College of Further Education.
