TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gascoyne,Sue
TI  - Messy play in the early years
SN  - 9780815377122 (hb)
AV  - LB1137 .G38 2019
U1  - 372.21 G211 2019 23
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Abingdon, Oxon, UK, New York, NY, USA
PB  - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
KW  - Play
KW  - Early childhood education
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Chapter 1: Introducing Messy Play and Material Engagements Chapter 2: Messy Play and its Theoretical Roots Chapter 3: Investigating and Quantifying Messy Play Chapter 4: Patterns in Messy Play Use Chapter 5: Planning Enabling Messy Play Environments Chapter 6: Creating Enabling Environments for Messy Play Chapter 7: Materials Encounters and Inquiry-based Learning Chapter 8: Agency and Messy Play Chapter 9: Conclusion; JHS
N2  - "Combining a rich theoretical foundation with practical tips, advice and case studies, Messy Play in the Early Years provides an informative and practical exploration of the unique qualities, characteristics and learning possibilities of messy play. Packed with valuable insights from research and theory, along with practitioner's experiences, this accessible book will bolster readers' understanding and appreciation of messy play and demonstrate how a range of material engagements can enhance young children's development and learning. Exploring an array of resources and a broad spectrum of approaches, including adult-and child-led inquiry, chapters consider how the specific sensory qualities of materials encourage problem-solving, scientific thinking, creativity, self-regulation and self-expression as children discover and make sense of new phenomena. With examples of international practice and reflective questions throughout, the book highlights a variety of approaches to meeting differing time, space and budgetary needs, simplifies preparation and planning, and empowers practitioners and children to understand and use messy play effectively. An essential guidebook to supporting an engaging and rewarding journey into messy play, Messy Play in the Early Years will be an invaluable resource for Early Years students, practitioners and parents looking to understand and enhance children's learning possibilities"--
ER  -