Table of Contents

Preface. Part 1: The Pre-school Context 1. Pre-school Experience: Assumptions and Research 2. The Context of the Study 3. The Aims and Objectives of Pre-school Provision Part 2: What Happens in Different Pre-school Provisions? 4. Adults’ Activities in Pre-school 5. Children’s Activities in Pre-school 6. Use of Materials 7. Fantasy Play 8. Attention and Choice of Activity 9. Use of Language 10. Adjustment of New Children 11. Part-time and Full-time Pre-school Attendance Part 3: What Do Children Learn from Pre-school? 12. Intervening in Fantasy Play 13. Play and Learning 14. From Nursery to Reception Class Part 4: The Findings and Implications of the Study 15. Summary of Findings 16. Some Implications of this Study. Appendices. References. Author Index. Subject Index.