Research by Dr. Julie Mendez and her colleagues at the University of Miami was featured on Science Daily recently. The study documented strong play skills in Latino children; these are relevant to positive learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
Citation: Rebecca J. Bulotsky-Shearer, Lisa M. López, Julia L. Mendez. The validity of interactive peer play competencies for Latino preschool children from low-income households. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2016; 34: 78 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2015.09.002
University of Miami. (2016, January 20). The importance of children at play. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 30, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160120120057.htm