Literacy of Play and Innovation

Taylor & Francis

The Literacy of Play and Innovation provides a portrait of what innovative education looks like from a literacy perspective. Through an in-depth case study of a \""maker\"" school\u2019s innovative design\u2014in particular, of four early childhood educator\u2019s classrooms\u2014this book demonstrates that children\u2019s inspiration, curiosity, and creativity is a direct result of the school environment. Presenting a unique, data-driven model of literacy, play, and innovation taking the maker movement beyond STEM education, this book helps readers understand literacy learning through making and the creative approaches embedded in early literacy classroom practices.