In this chapter, we outline the definition of play-based learning in both Finnish and
international literature as well as describe how Finnish early childhood education and care …

The aim of our study is to identify elements of young children's shared humour by observing
children's own expressions in the everyday life of early childhood education and care …

Itsesäätely on ihmisen laaja psyko-fyysis-sosiaalinen järjestelmä (Hoyle 2006; vrt. Sameroff
2009). Sen avulla ihminen säätelee tunteitaan, käyttäytymistään ja kognitiivisia …

This research describes the rules and ways of forming playgroups in the children's peer
culture. The data were obtained through observation by videoing children's activities in …

Researchers and professionals in the early childhood education context have expressed
concern over children's social and emotional behaviours and peer relationships. The current …

In early childhood education and care (ECEC), there is a need for research to develop
practices planned, implemented and evaluated in shared activities between educators and …

This special issue of the JECER focuses on children's social-emotional development and its
support. From the associations between linguistic and social-emotional development to the …

Tämän tutkimuksen keskiössä on saamelainen varhaiskasvatus. Sillä viitataan
saamenkieliseen varhaiskasvatukseen, jolla tuetaan saamelaislasten kielen kehitystä ja …

In today's globalised, interconnected world, intercultural learning is relevant and necessary
for children of all backgrounds and ages. This study investigates how a shared narrative …

The article examines the children's humour in the early years through adults' observations.
Theoretically the phenomenon of humour is approached by investigating communality and …