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Play in the Early Years: Discovery Play

Advice on setting up discovery play sessions

ISBN: 9781921613319

Code: TS0183

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In discovery play, children explore a range of natural materials to encourage them to discover at their own pace and in their own way. This practical guide offers advice on setting up treasure basket and discovery play sessions at all stages up to 5 years old.

Pages: 48 | Ages: 1-5

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About the Authors

Sheila Riddell-Leech

Sheila Riddall-Leech has worked in many settings in various parts of the UK and abroad. She was a deputy head of a large primary school with a nursery unit then a pre-school supervisor. She moved into further and higher education, teaching on a wide range of early years courses, degree programmes and awards.

Bridie Raban

Bridie Raban is currently an Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Her past research has focused on language and literacy development, teacher change and development, curriculum and assessment for the early childhood years and quality provision. She was the first Professor of Early Childhood Education in Victoria and the second in Australia, and before this she was Professor of Primary Education (Early Years) at the University of Warwick and President of the UK Reading Association.