A Literature Review:Approaches that Facilitate Chil-dren’s Literacy and Numeracy Development in Play-based Environment

Hui Xu

doi:10.18686/ahe.v6i18.5680

A Literature Review:Approaches that Facilitate Chil-dren’s Literacy and Numeracy Development in Play-based Environment

Hui Xu

Abstract

Play-based learning has been researching for years,especially in the fi eld of early childhood education.It's self-evident that the importance of literacy and numeracy in early years period.This paper discusses the theoretical background of both Australia and China.In the meanwhile,mentions diff erent approaches that can facilitate young children’s literacy and numeracy development in a play-based environment.These can help early childhood educators discuss and put these methods into real practice when they are with children.

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Children’s development; Literacy; Numeracy

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v6i18.5680

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