{"product_id":"messy-play-in-the-early-sue-gascoyne-9780815377146","title":"Messy Play in the Early Years: Supporting Learning Through Material Engagements","description":"\u003cp\u003eCombining a rich theoretical foundation with practical tips, advice and case studies, \u003ci\u003eMessy Play in the Early Years\u003c\/i\u003e provides an informative and practical exploration of the unique qualities, characteristics and learning possibilities of messy play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with valuable insights from research and theory, along with practitioner's experiences, this accessible book will bolster readers' understanding and appreciation of messy play and demonstrate how a range of material engagements can enhance young children's development and learning. Exploring an array of resources and a broad spectrum of approaches, including adult-and child-led inquiry, chapters consider how the specific sensory qualities of materials encourage problem-solving, scientific thinking, creativity, self-regulation and self-expression as children discover and make sense of new phenomena. With examples of international practice and reflective questions throughout, the book highlights a variety of approaches to meeting differing time, space and budgetary needs, simplifies preparation and planning, and empowers practitioners and children to understand and use messy play effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential guidebook to supporting an engaging and rewarding journey into messy play, \u003ci\u003eMessy Play in the Early Years\u003c\/i\u003e will be an invaluable resource for early years students, practitioners and parents looking to understand and enhance children's learning possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sue Gascoyne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0815377142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815377146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.47d","brand":"Sue Gascoyne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44059850703103,"sku":"9780815377146","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c2d46d19-5d65-4bac-8ded-5bc4acc5e275.jpg?v=1685060684","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/messy-play-in-the-early-sue-gascoyne-9780815377146","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}