im stuck again : Theories of play that can inform practice
 

k3d210 how current theoriesof play can inform practice x

maria montessori-free play and exploration this informs practice as settings can put her theory into practice allowing the children to engage in free play etc

francis frobel- imaginative play

piaget-play experiances

margret mc millan-free play

bruner-adults interacting with children during play

vygotsky- play with older siblings

hope this helps

I had a book on childminding out of the library which went into this really clearly and written well - not sure of name but am sure its freely available.
Good luck!

thanks guys dont know what id do without you, ill be back xxxxx

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thanks guys for all your help!