SIG-Early Education and Child Development

Katelyn Clark, Rutgers University

A Musical Play Intervention as a Vehicle for Improving Young Children's Metacognition and Self-Regulation - Antonia Zachariou, Roehampton University; Arielle Bonneville-Roussy, University of Roehampton; David Hargreaves, Roehampton University

Exploring, Learning, Belonging, or Engaging in Frivolous Fun? Examining Western Canadian Parents' Perceptions of Play - Laureen J. McIntyre, University of Saskatchewan; Laurie-Ann M. Hellsten, University of Saskatchewan; Neda Moslemi, University of Saskatchewan; Katherine Gibb, University of Saskatchewan

Meanings of "Good Play" and Teacher's Roles Believed by Toddler Teachers - Su-Jeong Wee, California State University - Los Angeles; Kayoun Chung, Myongji University; Seung-hee Shin

What Is Play? Play in Theory and Play in Practice - Jiyeon Lee, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Fujiuju Chang, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Minji Seo, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Graue, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Where History Meets Practice: Play Narrative as a Shaper of Professional Knowledge - Katelyn Clark, Rutgers University

Work Hard and Play Hard: Perceptions of Play in Early Childhood Programs - Patricia White, Independence Public School District; Barbara Nell Martin, University of Central Missouri