Sec. I. Playing with ideas. Questions about the world ; What is, what was, and what will be ; Questions about life -- Sec. II. Active play: Exercise play ; Game play ; Trying out new sports -- Sec. III. The scientist at work: Investigations ; Transformations ; The naturalist -- Sec. IV. Playing school: World play ; Story telling ; Numbers -- Sec. V. Playing with friends: Imaginary and invisible friends ; Intimate friends ; Playing with a group -- Sec. VI. Ways of playing. Play acting ; Creative play ; Play choices.
Summary
A guide to developmentally appropriate play collects activites for parents and children to share as well as insight into a preschooler's world.