Teaching Supplies & Child Care

Play Today: Building the Brain Through Creative Expression - Paperback

Play Today: Building the Brain Through Creative Expression - Paperback - Main image
$10.91 $14.95 In stock

Category: Miscellaneous

When young children are engaged in imaginative play, they are not just having fun; they are developing skills and concepts that are foundational to their learning. Teachers can get the most out of this critical development time with thoughtful preparations that allow the children to freely explore their creativity and learn from each other. Using simple props and donated items, the book shows how centers can be transformed into rich and rewarding learning spaces for children.

Play Today

offers dozens of easy-to-do scenarios that will spark open-ended play explorations.



Play strategies discussed boost brain development in many ways, including:
  • Memory and flexible thinking
  • Communication
  • Social-emotional skills
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Literacy
Before you pay

Check the method and total at checkout.

When it ships

Allow for processing time as well as the journey to you.

Standard Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

Express Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

View policy
If you need a refund

Keep your order number and contact the store to start.

Please contact us for the refund processing timeframe before returning an item.

View policy
Delivery costs

Review the cost for your destination and chosen service.

Standard Shipping · United States: $0.00

Express Shipping · United States: $3.99

View policy
Returning an item

Check the return conditions before sending anything back.

United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

View policy

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Scarlett W. ★★★★★

My toddler’s pretend play has gotten so much more creative since I tried the activities in this book. I love how it shows you to set up simple scenarios using everyday objects. It’s a practical guide that really gets you thinking differently about playtime.

Grace A. ★★★★★

This book gave me so many practical ideas for setting up simple, open-ended play stations that actually teach foundational skills. My three-year-old has been obsessed with the “restaurant” role-play activity for days.

Olivia ★★★★☆

The chapter on using loose parts for storytelling was a fresh approach I haven't seen before. I just wish the section on sensory play had a few more activity examples.