Can anyone give me published information concerning children and play?

Question

I am trying to compile information for a presentation I will be giving with three other people in my Theory and Guidence of Play class. I am more interested in the physical aspect of play in the early years...0-36 months...I'm really looking for the change a child goes through, ways to incorporate play in everyday activities, and the importance of play in that helps with learning.

Answer 1

Title:  Brain-Boosting Activities for Your Baby

Author:  Brophy, Kate

Source:  Scholastic Parent & Child; Feb/Mar2007, Vol.14 Issue5, p50-51

Document Type:  Article

Subject Terms:  Child development

                           Newborn infants -- Development

                           Infants -- Physiology

                           Parent & infant

                           Senses & sensation in infants

Abstract:  The article presents information of how to stimulate baby's learning power by experimenting with five senses.  A newborn's brain is an amazing thing.  It contains more than 100 billion cells and is primed to absorb and retain information.  Parents should gently play with baby's hands and fingers to encourage to unclench them.  Dancing with some music can also help to stimulate baby's learning power.

Answer 2

Try these sites, there are some good points in them.

http://www.acei.org/playpaper.htm

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/m...