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Diener, Marissa L.; Wright, Cheryl; Brehl, Beverly; Black, Tyler – Creativity Research Journal, 2016
This study examines the correlates of creative potential in preschool children, with a focus on children's social behavior. Ninety-four preschool-aged children, their mothers, and teachers participated in the study. Mothers completed a questionnaire measure of children's shyness, and teachers reported on children's levels of shyness, prosocial…
Descriptors: Correlation, Creativity, Preschool Children, Social Behavior
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DiCarlo, Cynthia F.; Baumgartner, Jennifer; Ota, Carrie; Jenkins, Charlene – Early Child Development and Care, 2015
Rough and tumble play has been found to be positive for physical, social and cognitive development; it is often erroneously misinterpreted as aggression and generally stopped by preschool teachers. The current study sought to examine the relationship between teacher training and education and judgements about aggression in children. Ninety-four…
Descriptors: Play, Child Development, Males, Preschool Children
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Majorano, Marinella; Corsano, Paola; Triffoni, Giulia – Child Care in Practice, 2015
The aim of the present study is to assess the role of educators' interventions and communications in peer conflicts between preschoolers. Ninety-nine children (47 females and 52 males) aged from zero to three years were observed in seven Italian nurseries during free-play, mealtime and structured activity. Their interactions (verbal and non-verbal…
Descriptors: Intervention, Child Care Centers, Preschool Children, Peer Relationship