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Let Children Talk: Strategies to Foster Early Language and Vocabulary Development through Conversation
Introduction Children need opportunities to talk with and receive feedback from adults to develop their language skills. Conversations can boost this talk throughout early learning settings,...
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Preschoolers’ play at home and school as a natural contributor to early literacy and language development
Introduction Children of all ages play and through play, naturally engage in child-initiated activities that foster learning. Interactive peer play, a spontaneous, joyful and fun activity that...
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The Influence of Outdoor Play on Social and Cognitive Development
Introduction The past decade has seen a growth in evidence supporting the relationship between outdoor play and children’s cognitive and social development. Recent research highlights the...
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Outdoor Risky Play
Introduction Risky play has emerged as a topic of interest for researchers, parents, early childhood education and care (ECEC) practitioners/teachers and policymakers and authorities over the...
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Designing Cities for Outdoor Play
Introduction and Subject Children’s right to play is enshrined in international conventions.1 Moreover, the importance of outdoor play for children’s health and well-being is well...