Playing is vital to the social, physical, cognitive and spiritual development of our children. Yet cries for more "academic preschools" and demands for "higher test scores" are forcing play out of many early childhood environments.

"PLAY...The Foundation that Supports the House of Higher Learning" will show you what you can do about it.

Lisa Murphy has been an early childhood educator for over twenty years. She currently conducts workshops all over the country about the importance of play, why we need to keep hands-on experiences in preschools and how to stay strong against current pressures to "hurry up and get them ready for kindergarten." This book will explain why playing IS school readiness. A must read for parents and all early childhood educators!