2009, 1
2009, 1
p. 18-23
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Today compoundable pictures are the bestsellers at toy market. The article provides with a classification of compoundable pictures along with the results of research on children’s activities with such material which led to differentiation of the most and the least effective types of compoundable pictures.
2009, 1
p. 24-29
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Along with technological progress and social changes come new technologies and new values. The author shows how a toy, while a mean of transmission of culture values, ethical and aesthetical norms from older generation to the youth, reflects not only shifts in technology, but also changes in socio-cultural context. This article compares modern toys and those manufactured in former Soviet Union.
2009, 1
p. 40-49
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The author views a problem of the value of preschool age in itself, as proposed by A.V. Zaporozhets, L.A. Venger, .V. Davidov and others, and describes basic theoretical grounds of “Razvitie” (“Development”) educational program. This article provides with the results of long-term comparative study of children who did and didn’t participate in “Razvitie” program.
2009, 1
p. 50-55
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The article views matters of self-appraisal formation in preschool age and challenges a parent faces in cases of child’s inadequate self-esteem. The author also provides with examples of exercises and educational techniques aimed at correction of self-esteem of a preschool child.
2009, 1
p. 56-63
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The author analyzes major aspects of speech formation in preschool age with regard to the latest advancements in the psychological science. The article evaluates and compares theories of N. Chomsky and J. Bruner and analyzes a parent’s contribution to the process of child’s speech development.
2009, 1
p. 72-77
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The article dwells upon an encouragement of preschool children problem. Despite the obvious effectiveness of this type of influence upon development of child’s personality, many parents often ask themselves for what and how to praise their children. The author answers these questions with an emphasis on children’s individual differences which should be taken into consideration in this matter.