Supporting Early Literacies Through Play Av Kate Smith, Karen Vincent

<p>Bringing together two key areas within early childhood— play and literacy — this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacies within the context of children’s play. </p><p>This book:</p><ul><li><p>Introduces students to contemporary theory and research in the field </p></li><li><p>Explores the debates surrounding young children’s play and how language and literacies are created through a range of play activity </p></li><li><p>Helps students to reflect on how this knowledge can be applied in their future professional lives working to support young children</p></li></ul><p>Advocating for young children’s play and diverse literacies, this book supports students to develop a depth of knowledge about how play can extend children’s literacies, and encourages early childhood educators to reflect on and enhance their literacy practices with young children. </p>