Marilyn Fleer

About the Author

Marilyn Fleer is a scholar and educator whose work explores how young children develop scientific thinking through imagination, play, culture, and social interaction. Her research foregrounds the emotional and creative dimensions of learning, offering nuanced perspectives on the ways children investigate, interpret, and make meaning of the world around them. Drawing on cultural-historical theory, Fleer connects educational research with classroom practice and advocates learning environments that value children’s agency and inventive capacities. Her writing is influential for researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners seeking richer approaches to early childhood science education and play-based learning.