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Title: Social-Emotional Learning and Skills Development in Pre-School Aged Children Attending Playgroup in Australia: A Scoping Review of the Perceived Benefits
Language: English
Authors: Vinnitta Mosby (ORCID 0000-0003-4200-8003), Jo Mensinga
Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 2025 50(2):115-130.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Play, Child Development, Social Emotional Learning, Young Children, Group Activities, Skill Development, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1177/18369391241306766
ISSN: 1836-9391
0312-5033
Abstract: Play is fundamental to childhood development, fostering social skills and behaviours essential for school readiness in children. The aim of this scoping review was to explore the benefits of play and the social and emotional learning and skills development that occur in pre-school aged children (0-5) attending playgroups in Australia. The initial focus was on playgroups for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, but a dearth of literature meant that the scope was extended to all Australian playgroups. A methodological search of various databases was undertaken. Articles were included if they focused on the benefits of playgroup attendance and included first-person voice. Nine studies met the final inclusion criteria. Five studies were child-focused, and all nine focused on the general benefits of playgroups. A summary of the articles was compared to the wider literature. The findings suggest that playgroups provide valuable opportunities for children to develop age-appropriate skills and behaviours.
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