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NZ Playcentre Publications

Playcentre Publications have been in the business of publishing books relevant to early childhood education since before 1975. It provides publications and resources primarily to enable Playcentre members to enhance their parenting skills and train towards gaining their early childhood education qualifications, plus in recent years several books have become standard text in Colleges of Education. In addition these resources are available to other individuals or organisations, particularly those involved in the field of early childhood education.

All the following publications are available from:


Playcentre Publications

PO Box 15 886
Waitakere
Auckland 0640

Ph/fax (09) 827 3469

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To place an order email:

Publications@Playcentre.org.nz


NB. Playcentre members receive a membership discount when purchasing via their Association.



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Title: Earthen Treasures - Clay Play for Young Children 2003
Author: Shelley Hancock
Price: NZD$13.20
ISBN: 0-908609-45-0
 
You need no longer put clay play in the "too hard" basket. This book describes the benefits to be gained by working with clay and the basics that are needed to provide a good quality clay experience.
Earthen Treasures - Clay Play for Young Children 2003

Title: Equipment for Playcentres
Author: NZ Playcentre Federation
Price: NZD$27.60
ISBN: 0-908609-50-7
 
This book has just been updated in 2008. It is a practical resource for Playcentre and lists basic play equipment necessary in over 18 different areas. It also gives where applicable, sitting requirements, ideas for storage and display.
Equipment for Playcentres

Title: Food for Funky Families - The Playcentre Kitchen Book 2001
Price: NZD$9.95
ISBN: 0-908609-43-4
 
Exactly what every household with young children needs! Packed full of nifty ideas and good advice, Food for Funky Families is a recipe book, a book of play ideas and a collection of wisdom from Playcentre members throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the Child Abuse Prevention Service New Zealand.
Food for Funky  Families - The Playcentre Kitchen Book 2001

Title: Getting started with Schemas
Author: Nikolien van Wijk
Price: NZD$51.00
ISBN: 978-0-908609-60-4
 
In reading this book you will learn about what schemas are, how to spot them and to use this to enhance teaching and learning. Learn how schemas support the delivery of Te Whaariki and the development of children’s learning dispositions and working theories.
Getting started with Schemas

Title: Good Clean Fun
Author: Sue Stover
Price: NZD$51.00
ISBN: 0-908609-46-9
 
This book tells the history of over 50 years of Playcentre while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Playcentre Federation in 1998.
Good Clean Fun

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