Fantasy Play, Language and Cognitive Ability of Four-Year-Old Children in Guyana, South America.

Taharally, L. C.

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ERIC Number: EJ427600

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Publication Date: 1991

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Fantasy Play, Language and Cognitive Ability of Four-Year-Old Children in Guyana, South America.

Taharally, L. C.

Child Study Journal, v21 n1 p37-56 1991

Investigates the effect of stimulation of fantasy play on the level of symbolic play, language, and cognitive ability of four-year olds in Guyanan nursery schools. Concludes that provision of opportunities for fantasy play can have positive effects on symbolic play and language. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Language Patterns, Nursery Schools, Play, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Pretend Play, Public Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Guyana; South America

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