Books by Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeths oldest daughter, Jocelyn, was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating neurological disorder known as Rett syndrome. Since that instant, Elizabeth has been on the front lines of a battle to find a cure. Without the deep pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, she has orchestrated a grassroots fundraising army that is poised to beat the odds and cure her daughter and thousands of others. Jocelyns Journey exposes the devastating struggles a special-needs family experiences: physical struggles of an ill child, marital struggles, struggles to fit in with society, and struggles with questioning faith. Jocelyns Journey tells of how Elizabeth and her family have overcome hurdles and found faith in adversity. It will leave you with an overwhelming hope for their future and yours.

Responding to current debates on the place of play in schools, the authors have extensively revised their groundbreaking book. They explain how and why play is a critical part of children's development, as well as the central role adults have to promote it. This classic textbook and popular practitioner resource offers systematic descriptions and analyses of the different roles a teacher adopts to support play, including those of stage manager, mediator, player, scribe, assessor, communicator, and planner. This new edition has been expanded to include significant developments in the broadening landscape of early learning and care, such as assessment, diversity and culture, intentional teaching, inquiry, and the construction of knowledge.