S. Nicholson’s scientific contributions

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How not to cheat children: The theory of loose parts
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January 1971

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Landscape Architecture

S. Nicholson

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... Sando and Sandseter (2022) conducted structured interviews with 71 Norwegian children aged 3-6 years to explore how early childhood education and care (ECEC) environments afford construction, pretend, and physical play. Their study found that loose materials provided children with more play options, aligning with Heft (2003) and Nicholson (1971) views. Sandseter et al. (2022) further identified a strong correlation between children's construction play and tables sized for both children and adults. ...

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An eco-psychological framework for research on the physical environment of childcare classrooms and children's play behavior
How not to cheat children: The theory of loose parts
  • Citing Article
  • January 1971

Landscape Architecture