Play and Child Development

Second Edition

Joe L. Frost, Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin
Sue C. Wortham, Emeritus, University of Texas at San Antonio
Stuart Reifel, University of Texas at Austin

This web site provides online resources for users of  Play and Child Development  that will help them gain insight into different aspects of Early Childhood Education. To further enrich their learning, users can explore topics such as:

  • Foundations of Early Childhood Education
  • Becoming a Professional
  • Early Childhood Programs
  • Growth and Development
  • Play in Early Childhood
  • Diversity and Early Childhood Education
  • Families and Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education
  • Assessment in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Intervention
  • Early Literacy
  • Math, Science, and Technology Introduction
  • Art, Music, and Movement
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • Managing a Classroom
  • Leading and Administering a Program
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