Description: Nurture children's innate brilliance through play with acclaimed educator Sally Haughey.
Sally has distilled distills decades of research and experience to advance our understanding of children's play and learning so we can best nurture their innate brilliance. Sally's illuminating Play-Activated Learning model gives educators and families an understanding of a child's behavior in the classroom during free play, including the growth unfolding in the brain. It also offers a view of your role as the educator in supporting the child's learning and development. Explaining the incredible unfolding and blossoming that happens during play, Nurturing Brilliance provides a science-based approach to communicating that growth and development to parents, while highlighting the expert you already are and providing you a way to bridge gaps in understanding so that all well-intended parties can support the ultimate goal--children's growth and learning.
Review Quotes: In this inspiring book, Sally welcomes us into a realm where the true essence of childhood is both celebrated and honored. As you delve into each page, you will uncover not only gold nuggets of wisdom but also profound insights that deepen your understanding of the child and the essential role we play in nurturing their innate brilliance.
--Stephanie Bennett and Lyndsey Hellyn, The Curiosity Approach