Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood

Gadzikowski, Ann

ISBN 10: 1605543861 / ISBN 13: 9781605543864

Published by Redleaf Press (edition First Edition), 2015

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood
• Publisher: Redleaf Press (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1605543861
• ISBN 13: 9781605543864
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

2015 GOLD WINNER in the National Parenting Publications Awards

Parents will appreciate Creating a Beautiful Mess because it's fun and helpful. This book isn't about parenting rights or wrongs; it's about playful, joyous play experiences for childhood that are universal. It boils down the essential play experiences in an accessible, practical, and easy way. The chapters represent an optimal balance among experiences that support learning, provide physical activity, encourage creative expression, and promote social and family connections.

About the Author

Ann Gadzikowski is the director of early learning for Encyclopedia Britannica, and is the author of curriculum books, teaching guides, classroom readers, and numerous publications for parents of young children. Her book Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood won gold in the 2015 National Parenting Publications Awards, and her book Robotics for Young Children won the 2018 Midwest Book Awards.