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Peer reviewedGowen, Jean W. – Young Children, 1995
Reviews research on the early development of symbolic play. Suggests that symbolic play begins to emerge near the beginning of the child's second year and continues to play an important role in his or her development throughout the preschool years. Proposes basic techniques caregivers can use to facilitate and promote the development of symbolic…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Behavior Development, Child Development, Cognitive Development
