The relationship between preschool block play and reading and maths abilities in early elementary school: A longitudinal study of children with and without disabilities

Author(s): Hanline, Mary Frances; Milton, Sande; Phelps, Pamela
Date Issued: September 2010
Description: A longitudinal investigation of the predictive correlation between symbolic representations in block play in preschool and children's reading and math skills in elementary school, and a comparison of this relationship in groups of children with and without disabilities, based on a sample of 51 children in an inclusive program followed from preschool until early elementary school
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Journal Title: Early Child Development and Care
Volume Number: 180
Issue Number: 8
Page Range: 1005-1017
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness

Children & Child Development > Special Needs Children & Special Child Populations > Special Needs

Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > School Performance & Success
Country: United States
ISSN: 0300-4430 Paper
1476-8275 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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