Includes glossary

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-188) and index.

Vision informs dynamic theory -- Nonlinear theories that function like play: theory informs practice -- Integrating dynamic practice -- Dynamic issues -- Appendices.

This work offers educators and students of curriculum practical ideas for including play and meaning in early education. Section I outlines the domain of play from the perspectives of teaching and development within sociocultural contexts. Section II describes three nonlinear theories that can inform the study and practice of play, and Section III presents practical ideas on classroom organization and building play into the curriculum. A final section discusses ways to advocate for children's play. Fromberg is director of Early Childhood Education at Hofstra University, and president of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Foundation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.