Research on Play
Why Should We Play?
Why Should We Play?
Focus on Play
Focus on Play
- Video on the 5 characteristics of play: https://vimeo.com/277239740
- Six Bricks Activities
- Neuroscience & learning through play: A review of the Evidence
- Learning through Play: A Review of the Evidence
LEGO Foundation
LEGO Foundation
- You can also check out the LEGO Foundation website for more information.
- Additional research papers can be found in their Knowledge Base.
- Pedagogy of Play, Project Zero
Learning Model for this Course
Learning Model for this Course
Creative Learning Cycle
Creative Learning Cycle
Everything I do when it comes to hands on learning and creating wonder is built on this model from MIT Lifelong Kindergarten.
You can read more about this model in the book by Mitch Resnick.
Ideas for Research and Implementation
Ideas for Research and Implementation
- Six Bricks Activity Guide - A great resource especially if you work with younger students.
- Play Well Report - A really fascinating report about play among families that might inspire and trigger some new ideas and thoughts.