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Play Experiences in Early Childhood Education: Inclusion of Children With Special Needs

Play Experiences in Early Childhood Education: Inclusion of Children With Special Needs

Lin Moore, Elaine Zweig
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9781799876304|ISBN10: 1799876306|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799876311|EISBN13: 9781799876328
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7630-4.ch001
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Moore, Lin, and Elaine Zweig. "Play Experiences in Early Childhood Education: Inclusion of Children With Special Needs." Handbook of Research on Critical Issues in Special Education for School Rehabilitation Practices, edited by Ajay Singh, et al., IGI Global, 2021, pp. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7630-4.ch001

APA

Moore, L. & Zweig, E. (2021). Play Experiences in Early Childhood Education: Inclusion of Children With Special Needs. In A. Singh, C. Yeh, S. Blanchard, & L. Anunciação (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Critical Issues in Special Education for School Rehabilitation Practices (pp. 1-22). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7630-4.ch001

Chicago

Moore, Lin, and Elaine Zweig. "Play Experiences in Early Childhood Education: Inclusion of Children With Special Needs." In Handbook of Research on Critical Issues in Special Education for School Rehabilitation Practices, edited by Ajay Singh, et al., 1-22. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7630-4.ch001

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Abstract

Educators can consistently support the active engagement and learning of children with and without special needs in inclusive environments. Definitions and theories of play are examined and the benefits of play described. Experts agree that play is fundamental to children's healthy physical, social and emotional learning, cognitive and language development, and creativity and problem solving. Examples of instructional strategies to facilitate free and guided play illustrate a variety of roles enacted by educators. The importance for children with special needs to be afforded opportunities for indoor and outdoor play experiences is highlighted. The chapter concludes with recommendations for future research, policies, and a call to action for advocacy.

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