Back to Resource Library Using block play to enhance preschool children's mathematics and executive functioning Schmitt, S.A., Geldhof, G.J., Purpura, D.J., Duncan, R., McClelland, M.M. · 2018 ★ NIFPlay Rating: 5 Rating Scale 10 Rigorous play-specific science 6–9 General biological science 5 Sound play research (uncontrolled) 1–4 Less rigorous / indirect 0 Indirect but high value RCT demonstrating that structured block play intervention significantly improves preschoolers' mathematics knowledge and executive function compared to an active control condition. View Resource
