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ERIC Number: EJ418767
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
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Effects of Play Training of Adults on the Cognitive and Play Behavior of Preschool Children.
Graul, Susan K.; Zeece, Pauline Davey
Early Child Development and Care, v57 p15-22 Apr 1990
Mothers and caregivers of 28 preschoolers were trained to facilitate children's play. Play training of adults was shown to be an effective mechanism for enhancing preschoolers' verbal cognition. Training of mothers and caregivers was more effective than training of caregivers only. (CB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Cognitive Development, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Mothers, Parent Participation, Play, Preschool Children, Social Development, Training Methods, Verbal Ability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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