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Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey; Wolff, Jennifer; Koschel, Marley; Vallarelli, Jamie – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2015
This study examined the effects of nine toys on the play of 60 3- and 4-year-old children in culturally diverse preschool classrooms. The toys, which varied in their features and intended uses, were selected from a list of those that were nominated by teachers and parents as being developmentally beneficial. Each toy was video recorded for 240 h…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Toys, Play
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Berg, Stephen – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2015
Engaging in moderate to vigorous amounts of physical activity is needed for young children to grow and develop to their full potential and the playground environment can help play a role. The purpose of this study was to determine the physical activity levels of children in preschool settings during outdoor playground activity time. Four…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities