CITE THE RESEARCH ON THE VALUE OF PLAY
Research shows that children learn best when they are playing and having fun
ALSC: The Importance of Play
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has partnered with with LEGO® DUPLO® and has created the following resources to help libraries promote the role of play in early literacy.
ALSC's “Every Child Ready to Read® 2nd edition” emphasizes the importance of play for the development of early literacy skills. Play is described as one of the best ways children can learn language and literacy skills. (Every Child Ready to Read®, 2011). It is also listed as one of five practices (talking, singing, read- ing, writing and playing) that are important for parents and caregivers to share regularly with their young children to help them get ready to read.
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has partnered with with LEGO® DUPLO® and has created the following resources to help libraries promote the role of play in early literacy.
ALSC's “Every Child Ready to Read® 2nd edition” emphasizes the importance of play for the development of early literacy skills. Play is described as one of the best ways children can learn language and literacy skills. (Every Child Ready to Read®, 2011). It is also listed as one of five practices (talking, singing, read- ing, writing and playing) that are important for parents and caregivers to share regularly with their young children to help them get ready to read.
The Importance of Play, Particularly Constructive Play, in Public Library Programming
Read! Build! Play! Librarian Toolkit
- "Play is vital for early learning. It is not “recess” or a “timeout” from learning, rather it IS the way young children learn."
Read! Build! Play! Librarian Toolkit
- "Adding play to storytime has been shown to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. By encouraging children to build and play during storytime at your library, you can heighten their level of engagement with the story while encouraging them to use their creativity, imagination, and dexterity."
The Power of Play
- "Playing with your child is not only fun, it’s one of the most important ways you can nurture her development. There are no rules when it comes to play. And you don't need fancy toys. In fact, you are your child’s favorite toy."
Earlier is Easier
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Read, Play, Grow!: Enhancing early literacy at Brooklyn Public Library
- "Our recipes for play are deliberately simple. Blocks are made out of cereal boxes. Play dough is edible. Peek-a-boo magic tricks can be performed with a scarf stuffed into a paper towel tube. We aim to show parents and caregivers how simple play can be for little ones and how easy it is to make it happen with everyday materials."