Master Players: Learning from Children at Play

Focusing on the concept of the master player, this companion volume analyzes preschool children's play through videotaped observations. By combining play sequences with children's dialogues, the authors illustrate how teachers can collaborate to deepen their understanding of each child's unique play style and its significance. The book offers an in-depth discussion that highlights the complexities of play, the varied approaches of teachers and children, and the nuanced decisions involved in educational interventions.