In recent years, play has been shown to be a powerful means to enhance learning and brain
development. It is also known that through play children enhance their executive function …

Executive function (EF) is a term that defines a group of cognitive abilities fundamental to
goal-directed behaviour. EF is a strong predictor of both academic and life success …

Expectations for increased conceptual outcomes in the early childhood education sector
have foregrounded a need for more evidenced-based practice in support of children's play …

In this study we aimed to compare the contribution of each play type to the development of
different EFs components: shifting, working memory (visuospatial and auditory) and …

This study aimed to test the impact of play on the development of executive functions (EFs)
in preschoolers. Thirty-two games were designed to be collectively played in groups by 70 …

Around the world, children play. Does play support development? If so, how? One popular
idea is that play fosters the development of higher-order cognitive abilities, such as …

The goal of this focused review is to examine the potential of using computer games as
vehicles for improving cognitive skills in young adults, particularly the cognitive development …

Educational software in the form of games or so called “computer assisted intervention” for
young children has become increasingly common receiving a growing interest and support …

Executive functions (EF), a set of cognitive processes necessary for goal-oriented behavior,
are critical for children's school outcomes and often lacking when children arrive in …

The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of group-play intervention on executive
function (EF) in preschoolers. This group-play intervention was integrated as moderate to …