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We’ve rounded up a set of high-quality play resources for you to explore. The library houses a collection of links that will take you to peer-reviewed publications, videos of play experts, and websites that may be of interest to you.

You can use the filters below to find the resources that best match your interests. The library can be sorted by format (journal papers, videos, blogs etc.), child age, and type of play.

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Play Piece: F: Fathers and Play

What impact does fathers’ involvement and play have on children’s development?

Title: Play Piece: F: Fathers and Play
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What impact does fathers’ involvement and play have on children’s development?

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Publication year: 2019
Date: 28/07/2022
Play Piece: Play, Self-regulation, Executive Function and the Classroom Context

How and why do playful approaches to teaching support the development of self-regulation? Read our whole Play Piece here.

Title: Play Piece: Play, Self-regulation, Executive Function and the Classroom Context
Abstract:

How and why do playful approaches to teaching support the development of self-regulation? Read our whole Play Piece here.

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Publication year: 2018
Date: 28/07/2022
Play Piece: Play and Self-regulation

Self-regulation helps a child guide their thoughts, emotions and behaviours to accomplish a goal – how does play support this important area of development? Read our whole Play Piece here.

Title: Play Piece: Play and Self-regulation
Abstract:

Self-regulation helps a child guide their thoughts, emotions and behaviours to accomplish a goal – how does play support this important area of development? Read our whole Play Piece here.

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Publication year: 2018
Date: 28/07/2022
Play Piece: Play and Pretence

What is pretend play and how does it link to a child’s emotional development? Read our whole Play Piece here.

Title: Play Piece: Play and Pretence
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What is pretend play and how does it link to a child’s emotional development? Read our whole Play Piece here.

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Publication year: 2018
Date: 28/07/2022
Policy in Scotland: Supporting Play

National Policy Frameworks – The Scottish Government Play Strategy for Scotland Click on the link below to read Play Scotland’s summary.

Title: Policy in Scotland: Supporting Play
Abstract:

National Policy Frameworks – The Scottish Government Play Strategy for Scotland Click on the link below to read Play Scotland’s summary.

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Publication year: 2017
Date: 28/07/2022

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