{"title":"Caroline Essame","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaroline Essame's works delve into the vital role of play in early childhood development, offering practical insights and activities to support young learners. Her books provide valuable guidance for educators and parents alike, emphasising creative approaches to nurture growth through play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Essame's writing combines accessible language with expert knowledge, making complex developmental concepts approachable and engaging. Readers can expect thoughtful, supportive resources that champion the importance of active, joyful learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-play-matters-101-activities-for-developmental-play-to-support-young-children-by-caroline-essame-9781032420707","title":"Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it inspires and informs readers to understand play, and offers ideas and practical activities to use with the children in their care (ages 0-8).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the holistic and inclusive model of Developmental Play, which includes sensory play, creative-explorative play, meaning-making play and higher play, the activities focus on supporting aspects of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Each activity follows the helpful structure: “you’ll need,” “your child will learn” and “top tips,” and shows how play can be used to enhance children’s development in five key areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo build emotional wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo build social skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo build school readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo build physical skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo develop sensory processing skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayfulness is fundamental to healthy holistic development and this book shows you why play matters, how it works, and why each reader should bring play back into children’s lives to give them the best start in life for the best chance in life. 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