observed preschoolers and described transitions in and out of play frames
Children use language to create a shared “as if” world (to indicate the play frame and its meanings)
Begins at age 2 or 3
located 5 types of talk/signals that children use during “as if” play
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Bateson
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"As if" activities
language of play is important
children give each other signals
create a "Frame" where play takes place
step in and out by using codes
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Froebel
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Creator of “Kindergarten”
first early childhood curriculum model (blocks, ball on string)
consisted of gifts, collected nursery songs, movement games, finger play, gardening, and occupations