The power of play-based learning

January 1st, 2015 | RESEARCH

Through a study of 14 preschool classrooms serving low-income children from diverse ethnic backgrounds, the authors illustrate how carefully incorporating play-based learning into curricula can improve both literacy and social competence skills. The results illuminate how to more deeply engage learners with informal science education.

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Jean Ryoo, Author, Exploratorium

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Pre-K Children (0-5)
Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Informal | Formal Connections | Making and Tinkering Programs | Pre-K | Early Childhood Programs | Public Programs