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Improvement of Preschool Children's Speech and Language Skills
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Brodin, Jane; Renblad, Karin – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
Many children in preschool have speech and language disorders and a poor communication development, and the need for support is extensive. The aim was to find out if and how reading aloud and storytelling could enhance children's communication development, the study was interactionistic. Eleven municipal preschools with 23 child units (573…
Descriptors: Language Skills, Skill Development, Speech Communication, Story Telling
A Pilot Evaluation of the "Positive Action" Prekindergarten Lessons
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Schmitt, Sara A.; Flay, Brian R.; Lewis, Kendra – Early Child Development and Care, 2014
There is a definite need for effective intervention programmes that address the social-emotional, character and healthy development of preschool children. Strong social-emotional skills are necessary for successful transitions to formal schooling and for healthy developmental trajectories. The "Positive Action" ("PA") programme…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Child Development, Youth Programs, Program Evaluation