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Joseph L. Frost
Also known as: Dr. Joseph L. Frost, Dr. Joe L. Frost
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The Importance of Play for Children - National Institute for Play nifplay.org 12 facts
measurementDr. Joseph L. Frost was born on March 25, 1933, in Parks, Arkansas.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost authored the book 'A History of Children’s Play and Play Environments: Toward a Contemporary Child-Saving Movement' in 2010.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost authored the book 'Children’s Play and Playgrounds' in 1979.
measurementThe Frost Play Research Collection contains hundreds of photographs dealing with children’s play gathered by Dr. Joe L. Frost and over 1,700 cataloged books, journal volumes, reports, video recordings, and other materials related to his research.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost authored the book 'Early Childhood Education Rediscovered' in 1968.
claimDr. Joseph L. Frost was a scholar and educator known for his research and advocacy regarding children's play and development.
claimDr. Joseph L. Frost earned his doctorate in education from the University of Arkansas in 1965.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost authored the book 'The Disadvantaged Child: Issues and Innovations' in 1966.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost spearheaded the Play and Play Environments Research Project, which is the longest-running study of its kind in the United States focusing on the role of free, spontaneous play in child development.
claimDr. Joseph L. Frost held academic positions at Iowa State University and served a 34-year tenure at the University of Texas at Austin.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost authored the book 'Play and Playscapes' in 1992.
claimDr. Joe L. Frost authored the book 'The Developmental Benefits of Playgrounds' in 2004.