In a combined verbal and motor paired-associate task, children in kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade learned nonsense names and spatial responses for three random shapes. Results showed evidence for mediation at all three age levels and increased mediational effects with age. (Author/JMB)

To determine the validity of the Imitation of Gestures Technique as a measure of visual motor functioning, the performance of 295 preschoolers on the test was correlated with age and scores from the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration. (Author/CL)

Three experiments with observers aged 6 to 21 years of age examined the integration of shape information over successive glances. Results indicated age-related improvements in the sequential integration of shape information, both when integration occurs through successive glimpses over space and when information is separated only in time. (HOD)

This discussion centers on language development in young children particularly as it relates to Piaget's work. The author believes guidelines are lacking for describing structurally the outcome of the language acquisition process at different stages and that there should be more collaboration between linguists and psychologists in this area. (MS)

Describes an experimental Perceptual Motor Skills Program being used in Florissant, Missouri, for students in grades K-1. (JG)

According to (Koppitz, 1975) manual suggests, "the use of the BVMGT is a rough test of intelligence. The BVMGT is not an intelligence test but a measure of a child's skill in coping geometric designs. It provides a very limited sample of behavior. Although perceptual motor development has emerged as a very important instrument for the development…

Examines the effectiveness of Frostig-Horne and Kephart-Getman techniques and materials in developing the perceptual and motor skills of young children. (TO)

Reports that participants in a perceptual training program at the kindergarten level performed at a higher level than non-participants according to reading, arithmetic, and composite achievement scores obtained in grade three. (TO)

Article concludes with emphasis on the necessity for physical education programs to be based on sound scientific evidence. (MB)

Second article in a series by the author; see also "Elementary English," vol. 46, no. 7 (November 1969), pp. 886-94. (RD)

Described are uses of ceramics in educational programs of broad application to handicapped, particularly, mentally retarded, children. Benefits in social, emotional, and mental growth are identified. (Author/KW)