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.
Playing around in School: Implications for Learning and Educational Policy
A fundamental question has spawned fervent debates in classrooms and on Capitol Hill: How do we best educate children to be successful in a global, ever-changing world? Here we present the evidence that playful learning pedagogies not only promote important academic learning but also build the skills required for success in the 21st century. A […]
Title:Playing around in School: Implications for Learning and Educational Policy
Abstract:
A fundamental question has spawned fervent debates in classrooms and on Capitol Hill: How do we best educate children to be successful in a global, ever-changing world? Here we present the evidence that playful learning pedagogies not only promote important academic learning but also build the skills required for success in the 21st century. A brief review of current educational trends and their underlying philosophies is followed by the introduction to of the concept of “playful learning,” a teaching approach that uses free-play and guided-play activities to promote academic, socio-emotional, and cognitive development. The chapter then reviews correlational, observational, and experimental literature on playing around in school and offers suggestions and future directions for research in the emerging playful learning domain.
Counterfactual thinking in pre-school children: mental state and causal inferences
This fresh and dynamic book offers a thorough investigation into the development of the cognitive processes that underpin judgements about mental states (often termed ‘theory of mind’) and addresses specific issues that have not been adequately dealt with in the past, and which are now being raised by some of the most prominent researchers in […]
Title:Counterfactual thinking in pre-school children: mental state and causal inferences
Abstract:
This fresh and dynamic book offers a thorough investigation into the development of the cognitive processes that underpin judgements about mental states (often termed ‘theory of mind’) and addresses specific issues that have not been adequately dealt with in the past, and which are now being raised by some of the most prominent researchers in the field.
Beyond really and truly: Children’s counterfactual thinking about pretend and possible worlds
This fresh and dynamic book offers a thorough investigation into the development of the cognitive processes that underpin judgements about mental states (often termed ‘theory of mind’) and addresses specific issues that have not been adequately dealt with in the past, and which are now being raised by some of the most prominent researchers in […]
Title:Beyond really and truly: Children’s counterfactual thinking about pretend and possible worlds
Abstract:
This fresh and dynamic book offers a thorough investigation into the development of the cognitive processes that underpin judgements about mental states (often termed ‘theory of mind’) and addresses specific issues that have not been adequately dealt with in the past, and which are now being raised by some of the most prominent researchers in the field.
Play beyond the Foundation Stage: play, self-regulation and narrative skills
This is a must-read book for all students studying early childhood at a range of levels and practitioners who are looking to deepen their understanding of play and playful practices.
Title:Play beyond the Foundation Stage: play, self-regulation and narrative skills
Abstract:
This is a must-read book for all students studying early childhood at a range of levels and practitioners who are looking to deepen their understanding of play and playful practices.
Let us know if you have a play-filled, well-researched article, blog, or video you think we should add to our library.
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