Learning through play has emerged as an important strategy to promote student
engagement, inclusion, and holistic skills development beyond the preschool years. Policy …

This systematic review and meta‐analysis considered evidence of guided play compared to
direct instruction or free play to support children's learning and development. Interventions …

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ABSTRACT Research Findings: Research has demonstrated the developmental and
educational benefits of play. Despite these benefits, teacher-directed academic instruction is …

Children are in the midst of a vast, unplanned experiment, surrounded by digital
technologies that were not available but 5 years ago. At the apex of this boom is the …

Competing trends in early childhood education emphasize the need for strong curricular
approaches and for unfettered exploration. We propose an approach to early learning that …

Whilst research underlines the importance of early mathematics in kindergarten,
practitioners need effective and innovative approaches to pedagogy. Currently, very different …

A considerable body of research indicates that children's executive function (EF) skills and
related school readiness constructs are important for early learning and long-term academic …

Now in its seventh edition, Creativity in the Classroom helps teachers link creativity research
and theory to the everyday activities of classroom teaching. Ideal reading for any course …

The third edition of Life Span Human Development helps students gain a deeper
understanding of the many interacting forces affecting development from infancy, childhood …