Children and play in the transition from Early Childhood Education

"Children and Play in the Transition from Early Childhood Education" is a scholarly book that addresses the transition phase of children from early childhood education to the first grade of elementary school. The research, conducted in a community school in Mariana/MG, highlights the central role of play in these two educational areas. Through an ethnographic approach, the perspective of children as active participants in their learning process is emphasized. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the collected data, which comes from various sources, including field notes, video and audio recordings, as well as interviews with school staff and focus groups with children. The theoretical foundations are based on the sociology of childhood and refer to the works of prominent researchers in this field. This work is a valuable resource for professionals dealing with the challenges and opportunities of the transition in early education.