Children’s Play – More than Fun and Games

This NAEYC article follows the play of several preschool children and offers connections to language development, math and spacial skills, and brain science.

This article by an experienced teacher explains that a classroom should be an environment where children are able to feel successful through opportunities to explore without the limitations of adult expectations.

These infographics break down the different types of play, the importance of each kind of play, and how to support young children as they play.

This article describes how a classroom of young children with special needs engaged with puppets and puppet-making.

This family-focused article emphasizes the benefits of play for toddlers and preschoolers.

This kit (1 of 2) provides fun early math resources geared toward children from birth to age 8. Tips for reading, recipes, math snacks, card games, scavenger hunts, and other games are included in the kits.

This kit (2 of 2) provides fun early math resources geared toward children from birth to age 8. Tips for reading, recipes, math snacks, card games, scavenger hunts, and other games are included in the kits.

When families cook and prepare food, they naturally count, measure, and work with numbers. These recipes offer tips to help parents and caregivers talk about math while cooking with their children.

Videos serve as discussion points in this journal article. In the videos, children solve problems they encounter during play.  (Also available in Chinese)