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ERIC Number: EJ663285
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Play: Essential for All Children. A Position Paper of the Association for Childhood Education International.
Isenberg, Joan Packer; Quisenberry, Nancy
Childhood Education, v79 n1 p33-39 Fall 2002
Presents position of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) regarding children and play. Discusses ACEI's fundamental beliefs about the importance of play, citing supporting research and theory. Presents guiding principles and practices for play experiences, focusing on adults' crucial role in structuring and planning the learning environment. Concludes with call for action by educators, parents, and policymakers to articulate children's need for play experiences. (KB)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Beliefs, Child Advocacy, Childhood Needs, Children, Childrens Rights, Educational Practices, Organizations (Groups), Outdoor Education, Play, Position Papers, Teacher Role, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Association for Childhood Education International; Play Learning