Verbal Games of Pre-School Children

First published in 1980, this study is based on extensive and detailed observation of the verbal interaction of two pre-school children, and as such offers far-reaching ideas and conclusions concerning the manner in which all children determine the role of language in their lives, whilst simultaneously learning how to piece it together.

List of contents

Prologue. Preface. 1. Introduction 2. Collection and Analysis of Data 3. Short Routines 4. Correction Activities 5. Antonym Games 6. The You Say Routine 7. The Hiding Game 8. Conclusions. Epilogue. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

Summary

First published in 1980, this study is based on extensive and detailed observation of the verbal interaction of two pre-school children, and as such offers far-reaching ideas and conclusions concerning the manner in which all children determine the role of language in their lives, whilst simultaneously learning how to piece it together.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Grohs Iwamura, Iwamura Susan Grohs
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032356662
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3235666-2
• No. of pages: 236
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Early Years
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; EDUCATION / General, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Language acquisition, Pre-school & kindergarten, Pre-school and kindergarten