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Peer reviewedPellegrini, A. D.; Perlmutter, Jane C. – Young Children, 1988
Discusses rough-and-tumble (R&T) play and misconceptions about its role in the development of young children. Contrasts R&T with aggressive behaviors. Discusses the educational benefits of R&T and offers recommendations for incorporating it into young children's curricula. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHonig, Alice Sterling – Young Children, 1982
Reviews theory and research on various aspects of prosocial development, discusses curricula designed to increase the ability of young children to behave in prosocial ways, and lists six factors that can be used to facilitate children's prosocial development. (RH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Altruism, Child Caregivers, Child Development
Peer reviewedKemple, Kristen M. – Young Children, 1991
Discusses effects of peer relationships on preschoolers' social development. Peer acceptance is important for successful social interaction and adjustment to school, whereas antisocial behavior is associated with rejection. Family interaction and experience are connected to peer acceptance. Suggests approaches that teachers may use to facilitate…
Descriptors: Aggression, Communication Skills, Cooperation, Early Childhood Education
