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ERIC Number: EJ314312
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Origins of Exploratory Play.
Fenson, Larry; Schell, Robert E.
Early Child Development and Care, v19 n1-2 p3-24 1985
Discusses developmental changes in visual exploration and manipulative investigation among children from birth to six months, six to 12 months, and 12 to 36 months of age. Also discusses pretend play in terms of decentration, decontextualization, and integration. (RH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Exploratory Behavior, Infants, Object Manipulation, Play, Pretend Play, Toddlers, Visual Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Developmental Patterns
Note: Thematic issue: Children's Play