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The Journal of Early Childhood Research is a peer-reviewed journal that provides an international forum for childhood research, bridging cross-disciplinary areas and applying theory and research within the professional community. This reflects the world-wide growth in theoretical and empirical research on learning and development in early childhood and the impact of this on provision. The journal has particular relevance to policymakers and practitioners working in fields related to early childhood... View full journal description

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Powerful voices: Young children using spontaneous singing at home as an empowerment strategy

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Methodological reflections on the use of photovoice in educational research to promote children’s participation

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Indigenous children’s resilience in early childhood classrooms in the US: Culturally relevant practices and teacher interpretations of standardized assessments

  • Amy Encinger
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Supporting literacy development in kindergarten through teacher-facilitated play

  • Angela Pyle
  • Hanna Wickstrom
  • Olivia Gross
  • Ellen Kraszewski
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Infants’ emotional and social experiences during and after the transition to early childhood education and care

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  • Laura Herold
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  • Bridgette Redder
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Teacher participation in young children’s dramatic play

  • Sarah Young
  • Susan Edwards
  • Joce Nuttall
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A conceptual model of an effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue

  • Jaime Barratt
  • Dean Dudley
  • Michalis Stylianou
  • John Cairney
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Infants’ emotional and social experiences during and after the transition to early childhood education and care

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  • Lynn J McNair
  • Bridgette Redder
  • Niina Rutanen
  • E Jayne White
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‘If I play I won’t learn’: Children’s perceptions and experiences of transition and school readiness from Maternelle to Year 1

  • Charlotte Wilders
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