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With clear explanations of what is happening in the body and brain at each \"stage,\" this book reveals the richness of the play opportunities on offer and the adult’s role in facilitating it. Each chapter follows an easy-to-navigate format which includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest practice boxes showing how play in different contexts has impacted a child’s development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQR codes linking to short film clips on a companion website to exemplify key points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrain and body facts sections providing short accessible explanations of key theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay and pedagogy discussion questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended material to support the level four descriptors for degree-level study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith opportunities to dig deeper, full-colour photographs, and a fully integrated companion website, \u003ci\u003eThe Brain that Loves to Play\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for all early years students and practitioners and all those with an interest in child development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295910113653,"sku":"9781032314396","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781032314396_a738ab10-c095-48ad-9841-251822195942.jpg?v=1786016990"},{"product_id":"9781041012597","title":"Little Brains Love to Talk","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis guide accompanies two story books, \u003ci\u003eThe Mud Cakes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Treasure Hunt, \u003c\/i\u003edesigned to support young children's speech, language and communication development. 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Each story:Has been designed to engage young children with playful narratives, rich characters and comedic actions, whilst sharing essential positional words.   Draw on themes of play and encourage children to engage with the outdoors, which offers a rich stimulus for learning new words.   The accompanying practitioner guide:Delivers digestible research relating to communication and language development, together with evidence-based strategies for supporting young children.   Includes examples, practical pointers and activity prompts to use while reading the story books, as well as links to short videos, songs and additional resources on the companion website.   Diving into the world of books is one of the greatest adventures for the young developing brain. This accessible set is an essential tool for early years educators and primary teachers working with children from three to five years, as well as speech and language therapists and parents.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368524755317,"sku":"9781041012542","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781041012542_35cb61dc-66b3-49fe-955f-dcaf7e8fa31c.jpg?v=1786016930"},{"product_id":"9781041012603","title":"The Mud Cakes: We Love to Talk!","description":"The Mud Cakes invites children to go on an adventure with Dot, Dizzy, Fifo and BabyBug to look for a box of exciting playthings. Using the tins in the playbox, the four friends make mud cakes and have a surprise party, celebrating by singing a song together.   This beautifully illustrated storybook is designed to engage young children through a rich cast of characters and a playful narrative, while sharing essential positional words. The book employs rotation schemas – which are innately attractive to young children – and the concluding song is accompanied by professional music, available on the companion website. Several little bugs have been hidden throughout the pages, which practitioners can encourage children to identify and describe.   This book can be used effectively alongside the companion storybook The Treasure Hunt and the accompanying guide, Little Brains Love to Talk. 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With opportunities to dig deeper, full-colour photographs, and a fully integrated companion website, The Brain That Loves to Laugh is essential reading for all early years students and practitioners and all those with an interest in neuroscience and child development.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420522754421,"sku":"9781032953915","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781032953915_e8dd2126-f7b3-415e-8a79-33b32a634c1e.jpg?v=1786017314"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-jacqueline-harding.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}