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European Early Childhood Education Research Journal Volume 21, 2013 - Issue 2: Promoting play for a better future
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Teaching science through play in kindergarten: does integrated play and science instruction build understanding?

Mizrap Bulunuz Elementary Education Department, Uludag University, 16059, Bursa, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 226-249 | Published online: 10 Jun 2013

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