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Play-Fighting During Early Childhood and its Role in Preventing Later Chronic Aggression
Introduction In the last decades, the opportunity for children to engage in freely occurring play has eroded due to an increase in structured activities (e.g., sports, music, dance lessons) and...
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Computer-Assisted Word Recognition Interventions
Introduction Children in Kindergarten (Reception) through Grade 2 must develop word recognition skills—the ability to read individual words quickly and accurately—to support reading...
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Language development and literacy
This topic aims to help understand the close link between learning to talk and learning to read, their importance in children’s intellectual development, the learning mechanisms involved and the...
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Early childhood education in the public system
To understand the role of preschool in public education, we must examine its impact on children's academic, social, and emotional development. Preschool also supports working parents, improves access...
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Writing as Part of Culturally Relevant Play Supports Overall Literacy
Introduction Young children’s literacy learning is enhanced when formal instruction about phonics and letter formation goes hand-in-hand with opportunities for children to write texts as part...
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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...