Download or read book Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten written by Gaye Gronlund and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play is an important vehicle for learning in the early years. With intentional planning frameworks, this resource provides teachers with tools and strategies to organize and develop curriculum around high-level, purposeful play. Practical application techniques help teachers create a cycle of planning and observation as they use a play-based curriculum to help young children thrive in the classroom. Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. She is the author of six books.