{"product_id":"saving-play-addressing-standards-through-play-based-learning-in-preschool-and-kindergarten-9781605545301","title":"Saving Play: Addressing Standards Through Play-Based Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlay, academics, and standards can work together with the right strategies and support from educators. Take an active role in child-directed play to guide learning. Become a strong advocate for saving play in early childhood education by empowering teachers to join play and standards, and learn how child-led, open-ended play addresses the seven domains and Common Core Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is full of research and resources that link academic learning and play experiences. Engage in provocative questions for teachers and administrators to help you effectively share the importance of play in early learning with others, and help restore play to its proper role as both fun and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaye Gronlund, MA\u003c\/b\u003e, is a nationally recognized consultant and author who works with early childhood programs across the country, specializing in developmentally appropriate practice, authentic assessment, play-based curriculum, and early learning standards. Her other publications include: \u003ci\u003eIndividualized Child-Focused Curriculum, Focused Observations, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMaking Early Learning Standards Come Alive, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Rendon\u003c\/b\u003e is the coordinator of the Iowa Head Start State Collaboration Office and an active supporter of policy to promote play at a state level. He has an MBA from the University of Iowa and is currently working on a PhD in early childhood special education from Kent State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaye Gronlund, MA, is a nationally recognized consultant and author who works with early childhood programs across the country, specializing in developmentally appropriate practice, authentic assessment, play-based curriculum, and early learning standards. Her other publications include: \u003ci\u003eIndividualized Child-Focused Curriculum, Focused Observations, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMaking Early Learning Standards Come Alive, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThomas Rendon is the former coordinator of the Iowa Head Start State Collaboration Office and an active supporter of policy to promote play at a state level. He has an MBA from the University of Iowa and is currently working on a PhD in early childhood special education from Kent State University.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717866754322,"sku":"9781605545301","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_806fd065-6cf5-45f2-92bd-48cb12d183d8.jpg?v=1734628618","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saving-play-addressing-standards-through-play-based-learning-in-preschool-and-kindergarten-9781605545301","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}