A case for protecting children’s independent play
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A case for protecting children’s independent play
Alison Stallibrass examines young children’s spontaneous play as a setting in which skill, judgment, and self-esteem can develop. Grounded in observations of children’s games and activities, the book argues for making room for play that proceeds without adult interference. Its practical relevance extends across home, nursery-school, and day-care environments, focusing on the conditions adults can create to support children’s own initiative. First published in an earlier era and presented here in a revised edition, it frames play not as a break from development but as a central part of it.
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