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Berk, Elaine G. – Principal, 1999
Manipulatives make possible an indispensable form of hands-on investigation in science instruction. A Yale University study found that simple objects kept elementary-age children involved and entertained with very high levels of attention and concentration. Manipulatives also encourage social interaction, enhancing cooperation, harmony,…
Descriptors: Attention, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Creativity
