Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-135) and index.
Four-year-olds in school : play, policy and pedagogy -- Perspectives on role-play in early childhood -- Researching young children's perspectives : a multi-method approach -- Teachers' perspectives on role-play -- Exploring role-play from the children's perspective -- Playing with space, place and gender -- Rethinking role-play in reception classes.
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Based on extensive research, and grounded in everyday classroom practice, the authors of this book explore important issues surrounding play in the early years curriculum.