This volume brings together studies, research syntheses, and critical commentaries that examine play-literacy relationships from cognitive, ecological, and cult

How do we save play in a standard-driven educational environment? This edited collection, Play and Literacy: Play & Culture Studies provides a direct answer and

Extensive empirical research has documented the value of play for both cognitive and social development. Despite the evidence, educators and policy makers are e

How can we build a strong literacy foundation for children? This book appreciates that learning and language development start with the play episodes, oral lang

This volume identifies and critically analyzes research studies related to the critical skills, environments, and adult interactions that contribute to young ch