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Big Body Play|Frances M. Carlson

Big Body Play : Why Boisterous, Vigorous, and Very Physical Play Is Essential to Children's Development and Learning

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Limiting Play Means Limiting Learning


As children grow, the physical ways that they use their bodies naturally become rowdier, rougher, and riskier, especially in their play. But the climbing, leaping, running, and wrestling that many children love are often limited or shut down entirely by well-meaning adults. Author Frances Carlson--who coined the term big body play to describe the energetic, noisy kinds of play that children engage in--returns with this highly anticipated second edition to call attention to the pivotal role this play style has in children's development and learning.


Drawing on evidence-based practice and the latest research, this updated and expanded resource



  • Defines what big body play is and what it looks like for children from birth to age 8



  • Delves into its benefits for children's physical, social and emotional, cognitive, and language development and learning



  • Breaks down myths, misperceptions, and biases surrounding this play style



  • Provides strategies and ideas for how educators can create and maintain safe, supportive environments as well as adapt this play for all children



  • And explores much more


Discover why big body play belongs in your program--and how to safely support it for all children to enjoy

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  • ISBN-13: 9781952331466
  • ISBN-10: 1952331463
  • Publisher: National Association for the Education of You
  • Publish Date: August 2026
  • Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Page Count: 162

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