The play and learning of one to two year olds

The play of toddlers is a serious activity. Step by step, they acquire fundamental knowledge about the world and develop from a dependent baby to an actively independent toddler. Children in daycare go through various phases of play development. This book explains the characteristics that define each play phase, how to recognize which phase the child is currently in, and what stimuli they need at this stage. To understand and support toddlers' learning, it is essential to have basic knowledge about children's play. The accompanying film presents observations of play situations that particularly assist trainees in educational professions in gaining this understanding.