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Peer reviewedScully, Patricia; Roberts, Hilary – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2002
Provides a theory- and research-based argument for the value of play in literacy instruction in the primary grades and offers examples of the ways teachers can create more playful phonics, read aloud, and expository writing experiences. Urges teachers to become well-versed in the values of play and be willing to educate administrators and parents…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedStroud, Judith E. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1995
Reviews studies suggesting benefits of block play for literacy development that provides actual reading and writing experiences. Suggests that block play centers can be literacy-enhanced with materials that are authentic, useful, and appropriate, including: thematic books, magazines, architectural blueprints, envelopes, and adding machine tape.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Language Acquisition, Learning Centers (Classroom)
Peer reviewedCooney, Margaret H.; Gupton, Patricia; O'Laughlin, Michael – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
Explored children's perceptions of play in a prekindergarten and a K-1 classroom. Found a category of classroom activities that combined elements of play and work. These blended learning activities showed: blurred lines between work and play; shared control of classroom activities; and spontaneity in learning experiences. (Author/DLH)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedFortis-Diaz, Elizabeth – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1998
Factors that affect the way children play at home and at school were investigated using a parental survey and discussions with students. Subsequently, a plan to reduce violent play was implemented in a kindergarten classroom. Evaluation findings showed a slight decline in children's aggressive play. (JPB)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment
Peer reviewedvan Oers, Bert – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 1999
Analyzed the diagnostic teaching abilities in the domains of literacy and numeracy of second-year teachers in a Dutch primary school. Assessed student's literacy development using standardized tests, and compared results of these tests with teachers' criterion-referenced judgment of their pupils' literacy development. Found teachers' judgments to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Diagnostic Teaching
