In an age when play is often seen as frivolous or unproductive, early childhood consultant and internationally known speaker Rae Pica is out to advocate for the importance of play in early childhood education. Use her new book Why Play? as a resource for advocacy or as a guide on how to use play (pre-K–3). Each chapter focuses on a specific type of play, includes suggestions for putting theory into practice, and offers recommendations for how to help parents understand that play is not separate from learning.
Rae Pica is an early childhood education consultant and internationally known speaker, online course creator, and author. Sally Haughey is the founder and CEO of Fairy Dust Teaching. She has over 20 years teaching experience.
In June 2024 Rae and Sally met for an hourlong special web event where they discussed Rae’s new book Why Play? and answered attendee questions about the importance of play in early childhood education. The recording of this private web event is not public, and is available only to those who order Rae’s book.
Order Why Play? here with discount code WHYPLAY for 20% off. After placing your order, you will receive a link to the private web event within two business days.
Do I need to purchase Rae’s book to get access to the recording of her event with Sally Haughey?
Yes. This is a special opportunity to get a discount on Rae’s book and exclusive access to a previously recorded web event not available to the public.
Is there be a professional development certificate provided for watching the recording?
Unfortunately, we do not offer PD certificates.
Can I order from you if I’m based overseas?
The Teachers College Press website only accepts orders from customers in the United States. To place an order outside of the U.S., please contact the retailers on this page. To gain access to the recording, forward your receipt to tcpress@tc.edu.