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Where Are the Blocks? A Case for Blocks in Primary and Elementary Classrooms
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Eugene Geist; D'wana Webb – Childhood Education, 2024
The standby wooden blocks that are prevalent in most high-quality early childhood classrooms are missing from most primary and elementary grades. The goal for block play in early childhood is to support learning in mathematics, science, art, literacy and language arts, physical development, social studies, and social and emotional growth. This…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Classroom Environment, Instructional Materials, Manipulative Materials
Pretend Play in the Early Childhood Classroom
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McEntire, Nancy – Childhood Education, 2009
This article presents and summarizes recent resources related to pretend play in the early childhood classroom. These include "Contemporary Perspectives on Play in Early Childhood Education" by Olivia N. Sarachoe and Bernard Spodek; "Dramatic Play: Bring It Back" by Tammy Benson; and "The Importance of Being Playful" by Elena Bodrova and Deborah…
Descriptors: Play, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Young Children
The Merits of Solitary Play
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Strom, Robert D. – Childhood Education, 1976
Discusses the important role solitary play has in the development of imagination, reflection, and analytical thinking. (ED)
Descriptors: Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Imagination, Individual Activities
Literacy Play: Is It Really Play Anymore? Issues in Education.
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Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey; Picard, Theresa – Childhood Education, 2003
Raises concerns about whether literacy-enriched play in early childhood settings is really play. Presents a vignette to illustrate how a teacher can model literacy unobtrusively, thereby enhancing literacy, but unwittingly draw children away from meaningful play activities. Differentiates the cognitive processes involved in play and literacy…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy, Imagination
To Be Successful--Let Them Play! For Parents Particularly.
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Hurwitz, Sally C. – Childhood Education, 2003
Asserts that play is an important medium for young children's learning, one that contributes to the child's cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. Discusses the qualities that distinguish play from other activities, the skills children develop from exposure to a variety of play experiences at home and in the classroom, and…
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education