Abstract: The construct of play lacks a universal and consensual definition, due to its inherent complexity. It is during childhood play is fundamental to the development of cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language skills. ...
The Diagnostics of Self-Regulation in Preschool AgeAbstract. Self-regulation is considered an essential requirement for a successful school entry. Nevertheless, there are only few instruments available in German to diagnose ...
Clinical Validation of the German Version of the Diagnostic Parent Interview “Diagnostic Infant and Preschool Assessment” (DIPA)Abstract. This paper validates the Diagnostic Infant and Preschool Assessment (DIPA) for the German-...
Abstract. A linguistic and cultural discontinuity between home and school can create tensions, affect family engagement with schools and teachers, and interfere with children's learning. Parent- and family-focused interventions for ...
Parental Estimations of Early Mathematical Competencies – Accuracy and ParametersAbstract. Early mathematical competencies generally develop to deal with questions that arise in everyday life. As primary caregivers, parents accompany most of ...
Abstract: The transition from preschool to elementary school places demands on children to pay attention, control their impulses, and avoid fidgeting. However, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have ...
The Importance of the Activity Setting for the Quality of Children's Interactions in PreschoolAbstract. Empirical studies show significant differences in the quality of educational processes depending on the activity setting in preschools. ...
Abstract. Youth-led early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs offer a promising model for achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goal targets. The program “Youth Leaders for Early Childhood Assuring Children are Prepared for School” (LEAPS) ...
Fostering Biological Observation Competency in PreschoolAbstract. Observation is a central scientific method, which offers a good introduction to natural science learning for preschool children (de Bóo, 2006; Johnston, 2009; Kohlhauf, 2013)...
Early Childhood Education Students’ Attitudes Toward Science and Science TeachingAbstract. In the project LuPE, a school instruction concept for preschool teacher education was developed. Students should be empowered to ...
Abstract. The Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17) is a screener designed to measure children’s behavioral and emotional problems. The measurement invariance of the scale’s higher-order factor structure was investigated in the current ...
BIKO-Mathekiste: Game-Based Intervention for 4- to 6-Year-Old Children at Risk of Insufficient Basic Numerical CompetenceAbstract. The study comprises an evaluation of a game-based intervention fostering early ...
4- to 6-Year-Old Children's Conceptual Understanding of the Geometrical Term QuadrangleAbstract. Numerous results are available in early mathematics education concerning arithmetical competence, but less ...
Measuring Attitudes About Multilinguism in German Preschools: Dimensioning a Multidimensional ConstructAbstract. This article is concerned with measuring the attitudes of preschool teachers in Germany about multilinguism. A four-dimensional instrument ...
Construction of a Language Level Test for Children Between 3 and 5 Years of AgeAbstract. Language disorders are among the most common developmental disorders and affect the psychosocial, cognitive, and educational development of a child. Diagnostics of ...
Abstract. Zusammenfassung: Fragestellung: Das Präventionsprogramm für Expansives Problemverhalten (PEP), entwickelt für Eltern (EL) und ErzieherInnen (ER) von Vorschulkindern, zeigte in beiden Modulen ...
Socioemotional Quality of Interactions in Light of Extending Age Range of Mixed-Age Groups in PreschoolsAbstract. Extending the age range in regular mixed-age preschool classes by including children under the age of 3 years ...
Expressed emotion, mother-child relationship, and ADHD symptoms in preschool – a study on the validity of the German Preschool Five Minute Speech SampleAbstract. An inadequate parent-child relationship with hostility, low warmth, and a lack of ...
Screening test, observation instrument, and informal judgment: How accurate do they assess special needs for language support?Deciding about children's special needs for language support is a challenging task in everyday work of child care centers. Based ...
Clinical diagnostics of ADHD in preschool-aged childrenAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence and has many negative consequences for both the child and the family. ...