PLAY LITERACY FOR MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Alessandra Lo Piccolo, Daniela Pasqualetto

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Play literacy is an essential component of motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development, as it allows children to acquire skills necessary to participate in playful activities actively and creatively in a variety of settings. The paper examines the educational, methodological implications of game literacy, paying particular attention to special educational needs (SEN) and the importance of diversified learning environments, such as outdoor spaces.


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Play literacy, Motor development, Inclusion, BES

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v8i4.1234

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