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play-based learning
Also known as: play-based approaches, play-based interventions
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The Role of Play Based Learning in Early Childhood ... scieclouds.com 5 facts
claimThe study titled 'The Role of Play Based Learning in Early Childhood Development' investigates how play-based learning activities improve the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of early childhood students.
claimThrough play-based learning, children improve their ability to learn new information, develop creativity skills, enhance critical thinking abilities, and build social and emotional competencies such as empathy and emotional control.
referenceHeang et al. (2021) conducted a qualitative report on how teachers integrate play-based learning into classroom environments.
referenceVidal Carulla, Christodoulakis, and Adbo (2021) studied the development of preschool children’s executive functions through a play-based learning approach that embeds science concepts in their article 'Development of preschool children’s executive functions throughout a play-based learning approach that embeds science concepts'.
referenceMarks (2020) investigated two play-based approaches and their impact on the learning and development of children with and without Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in the thesis 'Playing to Learn–An Examination of Two Play-Based Approaches and their Impact on the Learning and Development of Children with and without Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)'.
Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 2 facts
referenceA scoping review by various authors published in 'Autism & Developmental Language Impairments' (2021) examined play-based interventions designed to support social and communication development in autistic children aged 2–8 years.
referenceA scoping review by researchers found that play-based interventions support social and communication development in autistic children aged 2–8 years.
The SAGE Handbook of Play and Learning in Early Childhood sk.sagepub.com 1 fact
claimJennifer Sumsion is currently leading an Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded project investigating early childhood educators' practices regarding play-based learning.
The Power of Play: The Importance of Play in Early Childhood ... childcarenetwork.com 1 fact
perspectiveChildcare Network utilizes a curriculum that embraces play-based learning to help children grow, learn, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
The Role of Play in Child Development mtsinaicdc.org Apr 29, 2025 1 fact
claimMt. Sinai Children’s Development Center (CDC) implements play-based learning strategies, including building with blocks, experimenting with art materials, storytime, and group discussions, to challenge children's minds and support cognitive development.