{"product_id":"early-childhood-play-matters-intentional-teaching-through-play-birth-to-six-years-paperback","title":"Early Childhood Play Matters: Intentional teaching through play: birth to six years - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShona Bass\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathy Walker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay-based learning has long been a means of facilitating teaching and learning in the early childhood years. The Walker Learning Approach, an Australian-designed, evidence-based play pedagogy, provides a solid base and foundation for intentional and responsive teaching in the early years. The program's systems and practices support teams of early childhood educators in a consistent approach that ensures continuity and predictability for children, educators and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters provides guidance and many practical ideas on implementing the Walker Learning Approach within early childhood learning practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntentional teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to minimise time spent on planning and documentation while producing clinical and professional records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up open-ended play learning experiences to promote skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to scaffold with intention and purpose for learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to communicate effectively as an educator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to honour and build relationships with children and families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also includes organisational ideas and resources, a full-colour section of photographs, templates for planning, assessment and reporting activities, and a bibliography for further reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters concentrates on the most formative years of education (birth to six years of age), with intentional, rich and rigorous play-based opportunities for young children. It builds upon the successful work that Shona Bass and Kathy Walker have achieved in play-based curriculum in the early and primary years nationally and internationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 11 x 8.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377053294899,"sku":"9781923569041","price":46.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dEdnahNJIh9781923569041.webp?v=1779314831","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/early-childhood-play-matters-intentional-teaching-through-play-birth-to-six-years-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}