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Research Projects

Our current project explores how various approaches to play may relate to children's literacy and self-regulation outcomes.

Works in Progress

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How do educators assess learning in the context of play?

We determined 7 assessment pathways that mobilize academic and developmental learning goals in kindergarten.

What does play-based learning look like in practice?

We describe play as a continuum that ranges in level of child and adult control.

How do educators integrate play and literacy learning in kindergarten?

We found two main approaches; an integrated or separated approach towards play and literacy learning.