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Mary Benson McMullen, PhD, is professor of early childhoodeducation at Indiana University (IU), where she has been on faculty since 1993.She received a BS from Michigan State University and earned MS and PhD degreesin child development from Florida State University. During and after hergraduate education, she worked as a teacher of infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers and then as an early childhood program director, before acceptingher position at IU. At IU, she teaches courses to preservice and in-serviceearly childhood teaching professionals, as well as to doctoral students whoplan to become early childhood teacher education scholars. Mary's primaryresearch interests involve factors that influence quality early care andeducation for infants and toddlers; the healthy overall growth, development,learning, and well-being of young children (birth through age 5); teachingbeliefs and practices across cultures and contexts; and factors that influenceand ensure the well-being of professionals who care for young children. She haspublished dozens of articles for both research and teaching journals, as wellas numerous book chapters. She is coeditor of the 2019 book The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Careand Education. Mary lives in Bloomington, Indiana, where she and her husbandof 40 years raised their three sons. Dylan Brody (they/them), MSEd, is a doctoralstudent at the University of Georgia. They are currently the graduate researchassistant for the Department of Educational Theory and Practice, with a focuson critical studies. Dylan began working as a full-time teacher with infantsand toddlers in 2010 and fell deeply in love with the complexity of teachingyoung children. They worked collaboratively with a coteacher in a setting thatutilizes a continuity of care model, providing Dylan the space and supportneeded to build intimate and meaningful connections with children and theirfamilies over the course of a three-year cycle. This time allowed them tocreate a more deeply reflective teaching practice and mindful rapport withfamilies through daily moments of trust building. Dylan's primary research andteaching interests focus on ethics, equity, critical theory, mindfulness, andadvocacy for fellow teachers who experience marginalization. They prioritizecare practices and policies that allow all members of the community to feelsafer to be themselves and challenge the barriers in place that might preventsuccess for all. Dylan hopes to work more closely in the future with earlychildhood teachers in the LGBTQ+ community and to further advocate for transvisibility and representation in the field. Dylan currently lives in Athens,Georgia, with their beloved cat, Bean.
This book is an invitation to discuss play materials as the right stuff for supporting whole child development and well-being. It offers developmental snapshots of the four stages of infancy, lists of suggested play materials and books appropriate for each stage, and concrete guidance on how and why to use these resources with infants and toddlers, making it the perfect guide for infant and toddler teachers and families. -Diane M. Horm, George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chair and Director of the Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI), University of Oklahoma-Tulsa This is a wonderful overview of how to support children from birth to age 3 with a rich selection of developmentally appropriate play materials. Each idea invites teachers to engage the hearts and minds of young learners thoughtfully and responsively. -Peter L. Mangione, Senior Director of Early Childhood Strategic Initiatives, WestEd Utilize this enlightening book and you will experience much joy with children! It offers a full range of practical play strategies, unique materials, and positive outcomes most appropriate for healthy human development. Beautifully written and illustrated, this book is an extraordinary resource for anyone seeking inspiring approaches to play and nurturing happier, more well-balanced children. -Walter F. Drew, Founder and Executive Director, Institute for Self Active Education and Dr. Drew's Toys McMullen and Brody offer a reflective and reader-friendly array of play materials, activities, and practical suggestions for infant and toddler teachers that inspires quality interactions and teaching practices. Helpful appendices include highlights of early development, children's books that correspond to developmental interests and needs, and suggestions for further reading. This is an excellent resource for new teachers! -Susan L. Recchia, Professor Emeritus, Early Childhood and Special Education, Teachers College, Columbia University This thoughtfully crafted book outlines the learning that happens during play for very young children, providing readers with the perfect balance of developmental reasoning and application strategies for immediate use. I will be using this book in my trainings for infant and toddler teachers going forward. -Jessi Beedle, Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Education Specialist, Early Childhood Connections McMullen and Brody offer clear-eyed explanations of the what and how of materials for supporting learning and development. Notably, they also establish why these open-ended play materials and interactions are important across all areas of development for infants, toddlers, and twos. -Nancy File, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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