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Direct linkHulston, Samantha Jayne – Literacy, 2023
This article uses the concept of literacy-as-event to explore the embodied meaning-making of a young child during small world play. Recent developments in literacy research, influenced by relational thinking, have led to a reconsideration of how meaning-making unfolds in home and school settings. The concept of literacy-as-event suggests that…
Descriptors: Literacy, Language Acquisition, Play, Narration
Wynberg, Elizabeth R.; Boland, Annerieke; Raijmakers, Maartje E. J.; van der Veen, Chiel – Educational Psychology Review, 2022
The exploration and/or manipulation of objects and materials, referred to as object-oriented play (OOP), is one of the most prominent activities children engage in during early childhood. Especially within early childhood education, it is important to be able to assess and understand OOP, its developmental trajectory, and developmental value. This…
Descriptors: Play, Object Manipulation, Young Children, Child Development
Download full textRyalls, Brigette O.; Harbourne, Regina; Kelly-Vance, Lisa; Wickstrom, Jordan; Stergiou, Nick; Kyvelidou, Anastasia – Grantee Submission, 2016
For children with moderate or severe cerebral palsy (CP), a foundational early goal is independent sitting. Sitting offers additional opportunities for object exploration, play and social engagement. The achievement of sitting coincides with important milestones in other developmental areas, such as social engagement with others, understanding of…
Descriptors: Severity (of Disability), Cerebral Palsy, Perceptual Motor Learning, Perceptual Motor Coordination
Peer reviewedTiegerman, Ellen Morris; Primavera, Louis – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1981
The research compared the effect of three play procedures upon the frequency and duration of object manipulation by six autistic children (four to six years old). The interaction procedure, in which the experimenter imitated both the material and the method of play chosen by the autistic child, resulted in greater frequency and duration of object…
Descriptors: Autism, Imitation, Interaction, Object Manipulation
Grellet, Carolina – 2000
The purpose of this Spanish-language manual is to help preschool teachers better understand theoretical concepts related to children's play. Following a preface that discusses UNESCO's activities related to early childhood education, the two main sections of the manual discuss children's play between 0-2 years and 2-7 years. Each section includes…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Childrens Games, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education
Muste, Jean; Fellows, Rae R. – 1985
Intended for parents, the manual contains suggestions for play and games with visually impaired children. Parents are advised to tell the children what they are doing and using while engaged in activities, to increase their knowledge of the world and of themselves. Ideas span eight areas: body awareness (touching body parts while naming them);…
Descriptors: Body Image, Early Childhood Education, Eye Hand Coordination, Games
