Jun 2, 2025 · Play is an important part of children's learning and development. Find articles on how to intentionally connect play and learning, ideas to share with families, and the latest research about …

Curiosity about the world, initiative and problem solving, and focused attention and persistence are just a few approaches to learning that children develop through play.

10. Play is a child’s context for learning. Children practice and reinforce their learning in multiple areas during play. It gives them a place and a time for learning that cannot be achieved through completing …

This excerpt from Developmentally Appropriate Practice illustrates the ways in which play and learning mutually support one another and how teachers connect learning goals to children’s play.

For example, technology and interactive media can facilitate communication between families, children, and teachers. It can also support learning, comprehension, and communication across language …

The “What to Look for in a Program” section offers clear, research-based guidance to help families identify safe, nurturing, and high-quality programs that support children’s development and learning …

Observing, documenting, and assessing each child’s development and learning are essential processes for educators and programs to plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the experiences …

Developmentally appropriate teaching practices encompass a wide range of skills and strategies that are adapted to the age, development, individual characteristics, and the family and social and cultural …

By learning letter sounds along with letter names, children are better prepared to recognize and decode each sound in written words. To help children practice identifying letters and their corresponding …

When we appreciate the important role play serves in a child’s learning about self and world, we give children the time and opportunity to engage in the self-initiated play that is the surest way for them to …