Engagement in social pretend play predicts preschoolers’ executive function gains across the school year
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2021.03.005
Abstract: Abstract Recent experimental evidence suggests that engaging in pretend play can improve children's executive functions (EFs). Yet, evidence regarding how play relates to the development of EF remains sparse. The current study investigated whether preschoolers’… read more here.
Keywords: social pretend; play; year; pretend play ... See more keywords
Fostering children’s social pretend play competence and social skills through play tutoring: What is the mechanism of change?
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DOI: 10.1177/01650254221108163
Abstract: Training studies have shown the positive effects of play tutoring on children’s social skills. This study investigates whether the theoretically suggested mechanism of change—social pretend play quality—explains the effect of play tutoring on social pretend… read more here.
Keywords: social pretend; play tutoring; social skills; play ... See more keywords