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Peer reviewedFranklin, Margery B. – Young Children, 1973
Discusses the emergence and early development of symbolic functioning in children engaged in nonverbal, expressive activities. Concludes that symbolic functioning must be considered in the affective as well as cognitive sphere of development. Implications for educational practice and questions for further research are presented. (DP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Emotional Development, Nonverbal Learning, Preschool Children
Peer reviewedMcMullen, Mary Benson – Young Children, 1998
Discusses development of symbolic thinking in toddlers as a step in language acquisition and skill development. Examines means of encouraging this symbolic problem solving, such as setting the stage for problems, helping children plan problem-solving strategies, and encouraging children in self-evaluating their skills. Examines development of…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Literacy Education
Peer reviewedRichards, Betty – Young Children, 1976
Suggests the many learning areas that can be incorporated into mapping activities, to help children develop skills in using symbols. (ED)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Field Trips, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBohning, Gerry; Radencich, Marquerite – Young Children, 1989
Develops a rationale for using action books with preschool children of three-six years. Offers guidelines for selection of books, and gives an annotated book list of humorous action books that teachers and parents can use with young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Humor, Parent Materials
Peer reviewedDyson, Anne Haas – Young Children, 1990
Discusses the developmental process that allows children to use symbols to represent their experienced world and to construct imagined worlds. Emphasizes the critical role of art and play in children's growth as symbol makers. (BB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Early Childhood Education, Freehand Drawing, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedGenishi, Celia – Young Children, 1988
Reviews the literature which presents theory and research that places early communicative development in the context of familiar experiences that occur over time. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Language, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedNourot, Patricia Moninghan; Van Hoorn, Judith L. – Young Children, 1991
A review of research on children's symbolic play discusses ways for teachers to (1) defend the inclusion of play in the curriculum; (2) understand and respect differences in the ways children play; and (3) facilitate play in the classroom. Discusses the complexity of play and the controversy about play as part of the curriculum. (GLR)
Descriptors: Creativity, Cultural Differences, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
