Rae Pica is a prolific author and keynote speaker. Her What if Everybody Understood Child Development? – just one of her 23 books! – is still one of my all-time favourite books.
Rae is on a mission to ensure that children have the chance to be children, and that child development guides all our practices with them. A consultant in early childhood education for over 40 years, Rae is a keynote speaker (virtually these days), an online course creator.
In this session we focus on her most recent book, which has just been published – called Why Play?: How to Make Play an Essential Part of Early Education
In this fascinating interview, Rae discusses the importance of play in early education and why we need to defend it. She explores different types of play, including risky and rough-and-tumble play, and offers practical advice for educators and parents. Rae’s insights challenge common misconceptions about play and provide a fresh perspective on its role in child development.
In this episode you’ll:
- Discover why play is becoming endangered in early education and how to advocate for it
- Learn about the benefits of risky and rough-and-tumble play for children’s development
- Understand the importance of superhero and gun play, and how to manage it effectively
- Explore practical ideas for incorporating play into your setting, including cooperative games
- Gain strategies for partnering with parents to promote play-based learning
Watch this episode to unlock the power of play in your early years setting and give children the childhood experiences they deserve.
Episode Links:
Rae’s website is: https://www.raepica.com/
You can order Rae Pica’s brand new book here: https://amzn.to/3z21JPu
And for her other, many, books follow her on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3z6VFVX
The discount code from Teachers College Press is PICAEYT for 20% off Rae Pica’s book ‘Why Play?’
American listeners can apply the code at www.tcpress.com. European listeners can get the discount at https://www.eurospanbookstore.com.
Also, Rae’s free resource library can be accessed here: https://www.raepica.com/free-resource-library-opt-in/
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Episode Includes
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