The significance of play in early childhood research – an interdisciplinary perspective.
The objective of the SIG Play is to make the interdisciplinary perspective on children’s play visible by bringing researchers from different disciplines together. From an interdisciplinary standpoint, play is a key element of children’s development, health, and education—deserving greater attention in early childhood research and practice.
In summer 2025, the SIG play coordinators have issued a call for contributions for a focus publication on the topic of „play" aimed for practioners. The contributions have been submitted and the publication is scheduled to appear in spring/summer 2026. At the SIG meeting during the SSECR Annual Meeting, we will provide an overview of the contributions and discuss the implications for research and practice with the participants.
Are you passionate about research in children’s play, and would you like to have opportunities for exchange, discussion, networking, and collaboration about it?
Become an SSECR Member & join the SIG - membership is required to join the SIG officiall and enables you to participate fully in all SIG activities, or
Attend SIG Sessions at the SSECR Annual Meeting – Non-members are welcome to join our meetings at the Annual Meeting to learn more about the SIG’s goals and projects.
For further information, please contact the SIG coordinators.
