Narratives of Childhood: Theoretical and Practical Explorations for the Innovation of Early Childhood Education

Exploring the theoretical and practical advantages of using a narrative approach in early childhood education, this study illustrates the impact that narratives can have on a play-based curriculum through detailed examples. Divided into two main parts, the book first distinguishes between different types of narratives, such as those by children, for children, and about children, and discusses the dynamics involved in using each type. The second section then takes one popular narrative about young children and elaborates how it can be used in early childhood education practices. This resource is useful for anyone in this field, from teachers and educators to researchers and curriculum developers.