Free play offers rich opportunities for supporting children's dispositional learning. Educators can:
Provide open-ended materials: Offer a variety of materials that encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving (Katz, 1993).
Ask questions: Use open-ended questions to stimulate children's curiosity, reasoning, and reflection (Helm & Katz, 2016).
Encourage persistence: Offer support and encouragement when children encounter challenges, helping them develop resilience and perseverance (Carr & Lee, 2012).
By creating a play environment that nurtures positive learning dispositions, educators can help children develop the skills and attitudes needed for lifelong learning.