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Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years: Problem-Solving, Relationships, and Going to School
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You want hands-on activities to support social and cognitive growth. You’re preparing a child for early school or changing peer dynamics.
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Summary
This parent-facing guide explains how play supports problem-solving, social development, and school readiness for 5–8 year olds, with everyday activities, examples, and actionable tips for home and classroom transitions.
Edition on file: 2009 • W W Norton & Co Inc • 242 pages • ISBN 9781557044013.
Why this book now
Parents and caregivers juggling school transitions and social challenges will find timely, experience-based strategies rooted in play.
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About 242 pages of readable chapters and activities — suitable to skim for quick ideas or read steadily over a few evenings to integrate practices at home.
What stands out here
This edition emphasizes real-world examples and step-by-step play activities aimed at everyday family and classroom situations for 5–8 year olds.
Best way to approach it
Dip into chapters for targeted issues, try suggested activities with your child, then revisit examples as challenges arise rather than reading straight through.
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