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Early Childhood Education	2
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Young Children	2
Child Development	1
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Early Experience	1
Educational Opportunities	1
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Interpersonal Competence	1
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Observation	1
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Childhood Education

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Bruce, Tina	1
O'Brien, Shirley J.	1

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For Parents Particularly: The Role of Play in Children's Lives.

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Bruce, Tina – Childhood Education, 1993

Explains free-flow play, in which children make the rules of play, as opposed to adult-led play; stresses the value of firsthand experience; and discusses the relationship of free-flow play to games and representations. Cites 12 ways adults can help children achieve quality learning through free-flow play, including helping children explore and…

Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Games, Early Childhood Education, Interpersonal Competence

For Parents Particularly: Early Learning Guidelines.

Peer reviewed

O'Brien, Shirley J. – Childhood Education, 1988

Addresses the pressures of early academic learning among young children and presents parents with three guidelines for pursuing early learning experiences: readiness, observation, and options. (BB)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Experience, Educational Opportunities, Guidelines