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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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Anxiety and depression
Mental health problems in young children can have important implications for their development. It is important to understand the causes, symptoms, effects and best intervention practices to recognize...