CYP Now - Resources: Review - A refreshing look at play's beginnings

With the early years agenda firmly focused on play, and the introduction of the Birth to Three Matters framework, this book is not only topical, but also thought-provoking.

In Beginning to Play, Ruth Forbes examines the importance of play foryoung children along with the role adults can play in supportingthem.

Through careful reference to research combined with her own extensiveexperience, Forbes challenges readers to analyse their own practice andviews on play experiences.

It is refreshing to find a text that concentrates so well on valuableplay experiences and activities that stem from natural occurrences, andwhich is supported by an emphasis on interaction between the child andtheir carer.

The book explores in some depth the importance of relationships inpromoting play and challenges any misconception that a vast array ofequipment is key to play. Indeed, many of the activities referred tomake use of natural and everyday items. For instance, Forbes takesGoldschmied's concept of treasure basket play and links it to the Birthto Three Matters framework.

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