How Much Time Is Needed for Play?.

Christie, James F.; Wardle, Francis

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ERIC Number: EJ441886

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Publication Date: 1992

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How Much Time Is Needed for Play?

Christie, James F.; Wardle, Francis

Young Children, v47 n3 p28-33 Mar 1992

In a study on the effects of play period length on four and five year olds' play behavior, results indicated that play time affected the amount and maturity of play. Guidelines for structuring play time in the classroom are offered. (BB)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play, Group Activities, Play, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Social Development, Teaching Guides, Time Management, Time on Task

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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