Description: Play is the central, universally significant activity of childhood. Self-directed play in which adults have a supporting rather than directing role is critical to the development and well-being of children. This book is a flexible and accessible guide to encourage art-based play and allow children to explore, plan, and pursue their own interests.
Review Quotes: "Katherine Ziff shows a wonderful sense of how adults can positively impact children's development through child-directed play. She effectively demonstrates the concepts, process, and materials for success and supports her model with research. Counselors, teachers, and parents can all benefit from this book."--Richard J. Hazler, author of The Emerging Professional Counselor