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Space concepts for young children

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The young child is in motion most of the time. Through movement, the child achieves mastery of the space he or she lives in. Teachers can “move” with the child by using topologically oriented science activities. Such activities capitalize on natural inclinations. They encourge the understanding of relationships which are basic to the developmental tasks with which the child is working.

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  1. Dennis W. Sunal

    Present address: The University of Maryland, 20742, College Park, Maryland

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    1. Cynthia Szymanski Sunal
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    Cynthia Szymanski Sunal has taught children of a variety of ages and is at present studying the perceptual development of the young child. She may be contacted at Essex Community College, Baltimore County, Maryland 21237. Dennis W. Sunal is a specialist in science education who has developed programs for preschool-primary children.

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    Sunal, C.S., Sunal, D.W. Space concepts for young children. Early Childhood Educ J 5, 33–35 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02540015

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