Do peers influence children's skill development in preschool?

Author(s): Henry, Gary T.; Rickman, Dana K.;
Date Issued: February 2007
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science (Firm)
Description: An examination of the relationship between peer abilities and educational outcomes in preschool children, based on data from the Early Childhood Study in Georgia, which included 630 participants from full-time private preschool, public subsidized pre-kindergarten, and Head Start programs
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Funder(s): UPS Foundation ; National Institute for Early Education Research (U.S.) ; Bright From the Start (Organization : Georgia)
Journal Title: Economics of Education Review
Volume Number: 26
Issue Number: 1
Page Range: 100-112
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness
Country: United States
States: GEORGIA
ISSN: 0272-7757 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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