{"product_id":"early-childhood-play-matters","title":"Early Childhood Play Matters","description":"\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides guidance and many practical ideas on implementing the Walker Learning Approach within early childhood learning practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econcentrates 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acer.org\/files\/Daily_Weekly_Record_Sheet_online_chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaily\/Weekly Record Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Individual observation and planning record (IOPR)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/ECPM_IOPR_online_chart.pdf?v=1757218357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndividual observation and planning record (IOPR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Statement of Intent Online Chart\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/ECPM_Statement_of_Intent_online_chart.pdf?v=1757218357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStatement of intent: Early Childhood Education generic planning indicator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45703153189026,"sku":"9781923569041","price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/9781923569041.jpg?v=1765311601","url":"https:\/\/www.ambapress.com.au\/products\/early-childhood-play-matters","provider":"Amba Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}