Supporting Early Literacies Through Play

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Vincent, K. and Smith, K. 2022. Supporting Early Literacies Through Play. SAGE.
AuthorsVincent, K. and Smith, K.
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Bringing together two key areas within early childhood - play and literacy - this book offers and innovative approach to examining literacies within the context of children's play.

KeywordsPlay; Literacy; Early childhood
Year2022
PublisherSAGE
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Deposited06 Apr 2022
ISBN9781526487384
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