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Tersi, Marina; Matsouka, Ourania – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a structured, playful activity program on the development of social skills in preschool aged children (4-6 years) during break time in the schoolyard of kindergarten. The participants were 40 pupils (26 toddlers and 14 pre-toddlers, 26 boys and 14 girls) from one Greek public kindergarten.…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Play, Program Effectiveness, Preschool Children
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Delidou, Eleni; Matsouka, Ourania; Nikolaidis, Christos – European Physical Education Review, 2016
Children's physical activity (PA) is increasingly restricted by the fast pace of modern life. Schools are the opportune setting in which to increase PA during daily recess. The purpose of this study was to record the degree of PA of 6th grade primary school students during recess and determine whether the playground size and available equipment…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Playgrounds, Equipment, Playground Activities
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Botsoglou, Kafenia; Hrisikou, Spyridoula; Kakana, Domna Mika – Early Child Development and Care, 2011
Playgrounds beget an unrivalled context which, through play activity, can foster children's growth. The foremost function of all playgrounds is to provide for safety. In the present study, our primary focus is to determine the degree of adequacy as far as playground equipment is concerned, including estimates of imminent dangers and the level of…
Descriptors: National Standards, Playgrounds, Foreign Countries, Child Safety