THE IMPACT OF PLAY-BASED LEARNING ON EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

This study looks at how using play-based learning helps kids develop early literacy skills like recognizing letters, hearing sounds in words (phonemic awareness), and building their vocabulary. It’s important because it balances what kids need to learn academically while still letting them grow and have fun, so learning doesn’t feel too strict or formal. To see how well it works, the study compares how kids improve with play-based activities versus traditional teaching methods.