The Bozen-Bolzano University Press has just released a new title by Francesca Berti and Simone Seitz. Their book tackles the gap in the literature by exploring the connection between play and learning, the impact of playfulness in the learning process, and the role of adults in facilitating these processes among children in school age. The aim is to stimulate international debate and research into theories, policies and practices relating to play in primary schools. Consisting of five sections, the volume first provides conceptual frameworks for didactic and pedagogical reflection. It then offers insights into various aspects of well-being at school, as well as the many forms of play-based learning, playful learning, narrative play and storytelling. Finally, it proposes examples of good practice at the intersection of theoretical reflection and practice in schools.

In addition to the open access version, which can be downloaded free of charge from the bu,press webshop, the title is also available in print version at a price of 30 euros.