The Relationship between Kindergartners' Play and Achievement in Prereading, Language, and Writing.

Pellegrini, A.D.

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Publication Date: 1980-Oct

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The Relationship between Kindergartners' Play and Achievement in Prereading, Language, and Writing.

Pellegrini, A.D.

Psychology in the Schools, v17 n4 p530-35 Oct 1980

Play was a significant predictor of success on all three measures of achievement. Socioeconomic status and sex appeared to have little influence on the prediction of achievement. Dramatic play had the most significant impact. (Author)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Kindergarten Children, Predictive Validity, Pretend Play, Skill Development, Socioeconomic Status

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