Write a research based paper regarding the importance of play in education. Play in education for children birth through age eight should include a description of developmentally appropriate practices, learning environments, and benefits and uses of play in learning experiences. Support your paper with examples and research from leading early childhood researchers.  Your paper needs to be 8 to 10 pages, double spaced, 12-point font, and it must include a title and reference page (title and reference page do not count in the 8-10-page requirement). Make sure that the paper is uploaded to the assignment dropbox. Papers that are available for download only are not accepted.

All papers must be proofread and free of written communication errors (grammar, spelling, and punctuation.) Also see Written Assignment Sources in Course Policies below and in syllabus for details on appropriate scholarly references and peer-reviewed literature.

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