Guest Editorial: Getting Back to the Basics of Children's Play.

Wardle, Francis

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ERIC Number: EJ361486

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Guest Editorial: Getting Back to the Basics of Children's Play.

Wardle, Francis

Child Care Information Exchange, n57 p27-30 Sep 1987

Maintains that play is a basic activity necessary for normal development of young children; it aids in the development of cognitive skills, social skills and moral rules, control of one's environment, emotional release, flexibility/creativity and physical ability and condition. Also presents teachers and parents with ideas to encourage play. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Interpersonal Competence, Parent Role, Physical Development, Play, Psychological Needs, Teacher Role, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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