TY - BOOK AU - Masterson,Marie L. AU - Bohart,Holly TI - Serious Fun: How Guided Play Extends Children's Learning T2 - Powerful Playful Learning Series SN - 9781938113406 AV - LB1137 .S475 2019 U1 - 155.418 PY - 2019/// CY - La Vergne PB - National Association for the Education of Young Children KW - Play KW - Electronic books N1 - Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part One: Intentionally Creating Play Environments for Learning -- Chapter 1: Brain Science and Guided Play -- Chapter 2: Observing, Planning, Guiding: How an Intentional Teacher Meets Standards Through Play -- Part Two: Providing Rich Content Experiences Through Play -- Chapter 3: Supporting Language Through Culturally Rich Dramatic Play -- Chapter 4: Connecting Art, Literacy, and Drama Through Storytelling -- Chapter 5: Playful Math Instruction and Standards -- Chapter 6: Fostering Positive Experiences in the Math Center for African American Boys -- Chapter 7: What Can You Do with Bamboo? Preschoolers Explore a Natural Material -- Chapter 8: Engaging and Enriching Play Is Rigorous Learning -- Reflection -- For Families: Play and Learning Go Hand in Hand -- References -- Resources for Further Learning -- About the Authors and Editors N2 - A practical book for teachers consisting of 10 YC and TYC articles on the importance of integrating rich content-based, teacher-guided instruction with meaningful child-centered play to nurture children's emerging capabilities and skills. The emphasis is on teachers' active, intentional role in children's play to guide learning. Two sections: four general articles that discuss the topic, followed by six content-area articles on math, literacy, drama, art, STEM, and outdoor learning. Marie wrote the introduction as well as other material. Note: This book will not be part of the Spotlight series; articles will appear as chapters in a book (along the lines of Big Questions, with chapters from different authors but having a cohesive look) UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/orpp/detail.action?docID=5968083 ER -