Play and Literacy in Early Childhood: Research from Multiple Perspectives (Paperback, 2)

Contents: K. Roskos,J.F. Christie, Foreword.Part I: The Playful Mind. P.K. Smith, Pretend Play and Children’s Cognitive and Literacy Development: Sources of Evidence, and Some Lessons From the Past.R.K.Sawyer,S. DeZutter, Improvisation: A Lens for Play and Literacy Research. D.W. Rowe, Bringing Books to Life: The Role of Book-Related Dramatic Play in YoungChildren’s Literacy Learning. A.P. Pellegrini,M. Van Ryzin, Commentary—Cognition, Play, and Early Literacy. Part II: The Play-Literacy Instructional Environment. K. Roskos,J.F. Christie, Play in the Context of the New Preschool Basics.L. Dunn,S.A. Beach, Supporting Literacy and Play in Early Childhood Programs: Promising Practicesand Continuing Challenges. M. Han,Individual Differences in Play Style and Literacy: A Bio-Ecological Perspective.J. Johnson, Commentary—Play, Literacy, and "Theories of Instruction". Part III: The Play-Literacy Social Context. S.B. Neuman, Social Contexts for Literacy Development: A Family Literacy Program. N. Hall, Literacy, Play, and Authentic Experience. E. Bodrova,D. Leong, Play and Early Literacy: A Vygotskian Approach. P. Hannon, Commentary—Play, Learning, and Teaching. J.F. Christie,K. Roskos, Afterword.