Experts in play research generally advocate for a balanced approach to early childhood education that includes opportunities for genuine free play, active adult involvement in structuring play (play tutoring), and, as children age, direct instruction.

Authors

• Person: Peter K. Smith, Anthony Pellegrini Organization: Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
  Play: Learning through play

Sources

• Play: Learning through play www.child-encyclopedia.com Peter K. Smith, Anthony Pellegrini · Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development via serper

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• free play concept
• early childhood education and care (ECEC) concept