 |
|
Read about the latest research on play, play based learning, why play is an important part of children's learning and development, the role of play in the classroom and ideas to share with families.
|
|
What the Research Says about Play |
|
|
Play's Role in Learning is Complex More Threats to Preschoolers' Play Debunking the Play Versus Learning Dichotomy Gender-Typed Toys Impact of Specific Toys on Play Dr. Alison Gopnik on the Evidence that Connects Play to Learning References to Play in NAEYC Position Statements |
|
Play and Children's Learning in the Classroom |
|
Browse this selection of articles on play based learning from Young Children and Teaching Young Children. Assessing and Scaffolding Make Believe Play: Mature make-believe play provides unique learning opportunities Chopsticks and Counting Chips: Play and foundational skills don’t need to compete for the teacher's attention Playdough - What's Standard about It?: Using playdough to address early learning standards Block Building and Make-Believe for Every Child: Encouraging boys and girls to try out the learning centers they don’t usually visit Block Off Time for Learning: When children play with blocks, they learn math, literacy, social skills and so much more Recess—It’s Indispensable: Test scores do not improve when recess is cut Why Do Babies Like Boxes Best? Looking at the objects a baby plays with to learn about her development Circle Time Puppets: Using puppets to teach social skills |
|
Other Resources |
|
|
Spotlight on Young Children and Creative Arts » Books and Multimedia on Developmentally Appropriate Practice » The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning » |
|
|
|
|
| To share with families | |
 |
|
|
10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Play Big Body Play and Why It's Important Is Dressing Up for Halloween Different than for Pretend Play? |
|
| NAEYC Books | |
 From Play to Practice Buy the Book » |
|
 Big Body PlayBuy the Book » |
|
|
See more NAEYC books » |
|
| NAEYC Periodicals | |
  |
|
