Children In Early Childhood Research Articles

Talking over children’s drawings about their favourite play times: how do children describe their play?

ABSTRACT This study investigated how children describe their play activities and associate learning with play. Accordingly, 23 early childhood children from different cities and age groups were included in this phenomenological research study. Incorporating images of children’s drawings of their favourite playtime and semi-structured interviews, three main themes were developed: types of play, play for feeling, and play for learning. The findings revealed that none of the children mentioned that their favourite play activity took place in school; however, almost all of them believed that they could learn while playing. Moreover, children who prefer digital games (watching videos and playing games) are not aware of what they are learning from the activity. These findings support the need to promote learning through play in schools. Additionally, the role of adults and their awareness regarding digital games must be taken into account.

Parenting of mothers of children in early childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative research.

to understand practices of mothers of children in early childhood who live in contexts of poverty in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. an exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study. Participants were selected in the community context, composing an intentional sample to be collected through semi-structured online interviews. Data were analyzed inductively and anchored in the Bioecological Model of Human Development. eight mothers participated in the research. Mothers highlighted pleasure in taking care of their children, although they were overloaded with activities and comprehensive care at the time of the pandemic. Children, in mothers' perception, showed a higher frequency of challenging behaviors, which may be related to negative parenting practices, such as punishment and physical violence. interventions to support parenting become urgent in the face of changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in families living in a context of poverty.

Examining the effects of music on cognitive skills of children in early childhood with the Pythagorean fuzzy set approach

Examining the effects of music on cognitive skills of children in early childhood with the Pythagorean fuzzy set approach

Parenting of mothers of children in early childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative research

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender a parentalidade e práticas parentais de mães de crianças na primeira infância que vivem em contextos de pobreza, diante da pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: estudo exploratório, descritivo, abordagem qualitativa. As participantes foram selecionadas no contexto comunitário, compondo uma amostra intencional para a coleta por entrevistas semi-estruturadas na modalidade online. Os dados foram analisados de forma indutiva e ancorados na Teoria Bioecológica do Desenvolvimento Humano. Resultados: oito mães participaram da pesquisa. As mães destacaram prazer em cuidar dos filhos, embora estivessem sobrecarregadas com atividades e cuidado integral no momento da pandemia. As crianças, na percepção das mães, apresentaram maior frequência de comportamentos desafiadores, os quais podem ter relação com práticas parentais negativas, como punição e violência física. Considerações Finais: intervenções de apoio à parentalidade se tornam urgentes diante de mudanças suscitadas pela pandemia de COVID-19 em famílias que vivem em contexto de pobreza.

Revealing the beneficial effects of a dairy infant formula on the gut microbiota of early childhood children with autistic spectrum disorder using static and SHIME® fermentation models.

This study evaluated the impact of the Milnutri Profutura® (MNP) dairy infant formula on the gut microbiota of early childhood children (three to five years) with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using static fermentation (time zero, 24, and 48 h) and the Simulator of the Human Intestinal Microbiol Ecosystem (SHIME®) (time zero, 72 h, and 7 days). The relative abundance of selected intestinal bacterial groups, pH values, organic acids, and sugars were verified at time zero, 24, and 48 h using flow cytometry and measurements. In addition, the diversity and changes in the gut microbiota, and the amounts of acetic, butyric, and propionic acids and ammonium ions (NH4+) in fermentation using the SHIME® were measured at time zero, 72 h, and 7 days. MNP increased Lactobacillus/Enterococcus and Bifidobacterium populations and decreased Bacteroides/Prevotella, Clostridium histolyticum and Eubacterium rectale/Clostridium coccoides populations (p < 0.05) at 24 and 48 h of static fermentation, showing a positive prebiotic activity score (65.18 ± 0.07). The pH, fructose and glucose decreased, while lactic, butyric, and propionic acids increased (p < 0.05) at 48 h of static fermentation. MNP increased (p < 0.05) the Firmicutes phylum during the fermentation in SHIME®. MNP decreased the diversity at 72 h of fermentation, mostly by the increase (p < 0.05) in the Lactobacillus genus. Microbial groups considered harmful such as Lachnospiraceae, Negativicoccus, and Lachnoclostridium were inhibited after administration with MNP. Propionic and butyric acids increased at 72 h and NH4+ decreased (p < 0.05) at the end of fermentation with MNP. The results indicate MNP as an infant formula which may benefit the gut microbiota of children with ASD.

Multimodal imagery in picture books for children

This research focuses on revealing visual means of creating imagery in picture books, addressed to a child-reader. The theory of J. Appleyard has been acknowledged. It is believed that in early and later childhood children realize themselves as players, heroes, and heroines of the stories. Given that, visual imagery contributes to their reading experience and creates special world, which attracts child-readers. The theory suggested by G. Kress and T, van Leeuwen, supplemented by C. Painter, J. Martin, and L. Unsworth has been developed and amplified. Social distance, proximity, attitude, and contact in picture books for children are created by means of visual devices, i.e. color and saturation, page layout, close up and long-shot depiction. It is assumed that the most prominent means of creating meanings in picture books for children becomes the focaliser’s viewpoint, as in most narratives for children a child or an anthropomorphic character of a child’s age is a focaliser of the events. It is claimed that close-up depiction of images creates a special eye contact with the reader, as well as color decisions become visual means of creating the point of view of the focaliser. Furthermore, full-length pictures become a visual tool of implementation ironic senses. In ironic narrative for children, the incongruity is shaped via visual depiction of the characters, which builds the contrast between conventional understanding of issues and their representation in narratives for children. Proximity and distance of the images implements social and psychological connection, status or misunderstanding between the characters. Special angle of viewing the images serves as a device of revealing the type of the narrator of the story, as oblique and high angle become a tool of narrating a story by an adult narrator.

Ensuring Early Childhood Children’s Right to a Safe and Healthy Family Life

The theoretical insights into the problem under analysis allow us to state that, in the context of constant changes in social life, people’s thinking and habits as well as the problem of protecting children’s rights in the family remain topical and in need of further research. It is therefore appropriate to explore in more depth how parents perceive their responsibilities and opportunities in guaranteeing the right of the early child to grow up healthy and safe, what problems they face and how they deal with them. The aim of the study is to reveal parents’ views on the right of the early years’ child to a safe and healthy family life. The study is based on the following conceptual frameworks: the Social Construction of Reality Theory (Berger, Luckmann, 1999) and the Child-Centred Educational Paradigm (Dewey, 1961; Juodaitytė, 2003; Monkevičienė, 2008). The qualitative approach was used in the study, the choice of which was determined by the specificity of the analyzed problem and personal preference for qualitative research. The following research methods were employed: the analysis of scientific literature, normative documents containing information about the research object; semi-standardized interview. The content analysis method was used to analyse the research data. Seven parents of early childhood children participated in the study.&#x0D; On the basis of the theoretical insights and the results of the qualitative research, it can be concluded that the parents who participated in the study are aware of their responsibility and potential in ensuring the child’s right to grow up healthy and safe, and they understand the significance of this right for the child’s personality. The results obtained provide an opportunity for further analysis of the right of the early childhood child to grow up healthy and safe, and to gain insight into the parents’ experiences in this aspect. Parents aim to raise their children’s awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, physical activity, participation in their children’s lives, creating a sense of security and ensuring a supportive home environment.

Investigation of the Mediations and Digital Parenting Awareness of Parents Who Have Early Childhood Children in Making their children Use Media

çalışmanın amacı, erken çocukluk çağında çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin çocuklarına medya kullandırmadaki aracılıklarını ve dijital ebeveynlik farkındalıklarını belirlemektir. Araştırmaya okulöncesi dönemde çocuğu olan 457 ebeveyn katılmıştır. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda veriler; kişisel bilgi formu, erken çocukluk ebeveyn medya aracılık ve dijital ebeveynlik farkındalık ölçekleri ile toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler SPSS istatistik programı ile betimsel analizler, bağımsız örneklem t testi, ANOVA, korelasyon ve regresyon testleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre erken çocukluk çağında çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin, çocuklarına medya kullandırmadaki aracılık davranışları ve dijital ebeveynlik farkındalık düzeyleri ortalamanın biraz üzerindedir. Erken çocukluk çağında çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin, dijital ebeveynlik farkındalıklarında ve çocuklarına medya kullandırmadaki aracılık davranışlarında cinsiyete, yaşa ve ebeveynlerin günlük internet kullanım sürelerine göre anlamlı farklılıklar bulunurken eğitim durumuna göre anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır. Ebeveynlerin medya aracılık davranışları ile dijital ebeveynlik farkındalıkları arasında pozitif yönde bir ilişki olduğu ve bu ilişkinin istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı olduğu görülmüştür. İlişkinin yordanmasına yönelik yapılan regresyon analiz sonuçlarına göre ebeveyn medya aracılığının dijital ebeveyn farkındalığına anlamlı bir etkisinin olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Implementation of Cooperative Games: Strategies to Increase Children's Social Intelligence at an Early Age

Children's social abilities can be improved by various methods or by various types of play activities. One thing that can be used is cooperative play activities. The social abilities of early childhood children at RA Taslim Payakumbuh are not yet optimal and still need to be improved. There are still children who are not able to take responsibility when putting back bags that have been taken in their place, there are also children who are not able to follow the rules and are not able to organize themselves when lining up on the school field. This research aims to determine children's social development through cooperative play. The type of research is classroom action research (PTK). The results of this research show that there is an increase in social abilities through cooperative games. In cycle I 59%. In cycle II 89%. Meanwhile, teacher observations carried out in cycle I were 56%. In cycle II 94%. From the cycle improvements carried out, it can be concluded that this research was successful in improving children's social skills through cooperative play.

Development of Perception-Focused Nutrition Education Material for Mothers of Children in Early Childhood

Purpose: Mothers play a crucial role in shaping the eating behavior of their children. Several studies have shown that mothers misperceive the diet quality, total energy intake, and portion sizes of their children. This misperception leads to overestimation or even underestimation of their children’s dietary intake which can have a detrimental effect on their health. Mothers associate a chubby child with good health and have a lot of emotional investment related to the amount of food their child ate.&#x0D; Design/Methodology/Approach: Even though past research articles acknowledge the existence of these perceptions, nutrition education material that could target these misperceptions has not been developed. The first step was to conduct a needs assessment and the second was to develop perception-focused nutrition education material.&#x0D; Findings: Three themes were identified by conducting a needs assessment and six themes were identified by going through research articles from the past. These nine themes identified were then organized and developed into three lesson plans with specific objectives.&#x0D; Practice implications: The perception-focused nutrition education material, thus developed, can be delivered to mothers through oral and visual aids. Through our developed nutrition educational material, future researchers will be able to test the perceptions of mothers regarding their child’s diet.

PENYULUHAN GAYA BERPAKAIAN ISLAMI KEPADA ANAK MELALUI KEGIATAN FASHION SHOW ANTAR PAUD SE-KECAMATAN MARANCAR

ABSTRACT Along with the development of the times, the world of fashion or fashion more and more new models and styles that come out. All fashion trends are competing to create fashion that is liked by the public. Apart from the world of fashion which is trending nowadays, we must pay attention to these modes so that we don't choose the wrong one, even to the point where there are those who violate the Islamic dress code. The purpose of this activity is to increase awareness of early childhood children to cover their nakedness since they are small. So that they get used to covering their genitals until they grow up. The result of this activity is that children are more motivated to pay attention to their appearance according to the teachings of the Islamic religion. know the limits of their private parts and can invite their friends to participate in covering their genitals as well by still dressing in Islamic fashion but not missing trendy fashions. Keywords: clothing, children, Islam

Analysis of ground motor ability in early childhood in Pranggong Village in 2022

The background of the problem from this research is that the monotonous playing activities ofchildren are the trigger why the gross motor skills of early childhood in Pranggong Villageare still lacking. Moreover, nowadays most parents prohibit children from expressingthemselves in playing on the grounds that games that use mostly gross motor skills can bedangerous for children. The purpose of this study is to analyze the gross motor skills of earlychildhood in Pranggong Village in 2022. This type of research is quantitative. With variablegross motor skills. The sample of this study was 28 early childhood children in PranggongVillage, which consisted of 12 boys and 16 girls. The data analysis technique used descriptivequantitative. To measure the motor ability test using the Instrument of Gross Motor PhysicalDevelopment Barriers in Early Childhood. The results of this study are the motor skills of earlychildhood in Pranggong Village in 2022 are very well developed. The conclusion of this studyis that the motor skills of early childhood in Pranggong Village in 2022 are very welldeveloped.

Makna Pelaksanaan Ritual Puja Bakti Keagamaan Buddha Anak Usia Dini Taman Kanak-kanak Sekolah Bina Harum Bangsa

The problem raised in this study is that there is no comprehensive description of the meaning of carrying out Buddhist religious rituals for early childhood in the Kindergarten of Bina Harum Bangsa School. The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of carrying out Buddhist religious rituals for early childhood in the Kindergarten of Bina Harum Bangsa School. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. The subjects of this study were early childhood children at Bina Harum Bangsa School, early childhood teachers at Bina Harum Bangsa School, and guardians of early childhood students at Bina Harum Bangsa School. This research was carried out in January, February, and June 2021. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Test the validity of the data include credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmamability. The data that has been obtained were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, namely data collection, data condensation, display, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study are: (1) the meaning of implementation is aspects of early childhood development and rituals as supporting aspects of early childhood development; (2) implementation objectives include: (a) school objectives are efforts to achieve the school's vision, mission and goals, and as an effort to implement the curriculum; (b) the aim of the teacher is to strengthen the beliefs of early childhood, to instill the value of respect for those who deserve to be respected, to practice the Buddhist way of worship, to inculcate the teachings of Buddhism, and to support aspects of the moral and religious development of early childhood; (c) the objectives of the guardians are efforts to change the bad character of children, efforts to support early childhood development, and efforts to increase the belief in Buddhist teachings for early childhood; (3) the benefits of implementation include: (a) the benefits received by the school are that the school gains the trust of parents and the community; (b) the benefits received by students are the habit of giving greetings, awareness of giving, practicing meditation, memorizing namakarapatta, practicing Buddhist Pancasila, being diligent in Buddhist Sunday School, being able to get along, being able to behave positively, being able to be tolerant, and being able to respect older people.

Children's services and the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: A study with educators and parents.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptive changes across different life experiences essential to children's growth and development, including early childcare services and schools, thus threatening precious opportunities for children in early childhood to learn. The pandemic has also undermined the collaborative and alliance relationship between childcare services and families which has been widely considered an important aspect of modern services. This paper presents and discusses results from a mixed-method exploratory study with early childcare services for children between 0 and 6 years in Italy in 2021, involving both teachers and parents, to understand experiences, educational practices put in place in childcare services, feelings, resources and risks perceived by families and teachers.

UJI LABORATORIUM DAN ORGANOLEPTIK STIK DAUN KELOR (MORINGA OLEIFERA) SEBAGAI PRODUK INOVASI CEMILAN SEHAT PADA ANAK PRA SEKOLAH

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Moringa is a magical plant that has rich nutrient. It is expected to help overcome nutritional problems of children in Indonesia Indonesia still had nutritional problems in children, namely in 2018 there were 3.9% malnutrition and 13.8% malnutrition. This study aimed to determine the laboratory and organoleptic aspects of Moringa leaf sticks as a healthy snack innovation in pre-school children. This type of this study was descriptive analytic with the population was all school-age children in early childhood (PAUD) Nagari Durian Gadang with 72 people. By using purposive sampling, 20 respondents were chosen as the samples. The data were collected through a questionnaires and laboratory test results of Moringa leaf sticks. It was analyzed by univariate analysis. The results showed that 100 grams of Moringa leaf stick samples contained 43.5% carbohydrates, 23.5% total fat, 9.69% protein, 424 Kcal calories, 25.4 mg/kg iron, 912 mg/kg calcium. While the organoleptic test results showed that 70% of respondents liked the sticks of Moringa leaf powder, 75% did not like the color, 50% liked the aroma, 85% liked the texture and 65% liked the taste of healthy snacks from the Moringa leaf sticks. It can be concluded that Moringa leaf sticks was healthy snacks that can help meet the nutritional and nutritional needs of pre-school age children. It is hoped that all parties, especially people who have school-age children can take advantage of processed foods from Moringa leaf sticks as healthy snacks for children.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keywords : Laboratory, organoleptic, Moringa leaf sticks&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;References : 29 (2010-2020)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

The Effect of Media Songs and Props on Increasing Interest in Eating Nutritious Food for Children

This study aims to determine how the influence of media songs and props on increasing interest in eating nutritious food for children. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques through questionnaires filled out by 12 early childhood children consisting of four boys and eight girls. This research was conducted in 3 stages, namely (1) pre-test, (2) socialization through songs and props; (3) final test. The results showed there was a change in children's interest in eating nutritious foods, as well as a decrease in children's interest in eating foods that were categorized as less nutritious. This means, the media song and props are quite successfully used in early childhood. From each result of data analysis, it can be seen that the media song and props have a positive impact on increasing interest in eating nutritious food at an early age in Cigugurgirang, Parongpong, Indonesia. With this research, it is expected to increase children's interest in consuming nutritious food so their Nutritional Adequacy Rate (RDA) will be fulfilled.

The Effect of Media Songs and Props on Increasing Interest in Eating Nutritious Food for Children

This study aims to determine how the influence of media songs and props on increasing interest in eating nutritious food for children. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques through questionnaires filled out by 12 early childhood children consisting of four boys and eight girls. This research was conducted in 3 stages, namely (1) pre-test, (2) socialization through songs and props; (3) final test. The results showed there was a change in children's interest in eating nutritious foods, as well as a decrease in children's interest in eating foods that were categorized as less nutritious. This means, the media song and props are quite successfully used in early childhood. From each result of data analysis, it can be seen that the media song and props have a positive impact on increasing interest in eating nutritious food at an early age in Cigugurgirang, Parongpong, Indonesia. With this research, it is expected to increase children's interest in consuming nutritious food so their Nutritional Adequacy Rate (RDA) will be fulfilled.

MANAJEMEN AKHLAK DAN KARAKTER PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI

This study aims to determine the management of morals and character in early childhood. Many found various kinds of behavior that can determine the character of different early childhood. So, a rule is needed to minimize the attitudes and behavior of children in early childhood starting early, especially in the influence of this increasingly advanced era. Education is basically in the form of guiding and consciously teaching educators to students with regard to the physical and spiritual development of children so that the formation of a good and neat personality. This study measures all aspects of moral and character management, namely: positive and negative, the purpose of this study is also to find out how the influence of character education management on morals in early childhood. The method used is a quantitative method with research data with data analysis. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews (interviews) by way of one-sided question and answer which is carried out systematically and based on the research objectives. Sources of data in this study in the form of respondents and observations. Data collection techniques in the form of research reports. The results of this study indicate that students are also expected to be able to follow and make themselves effective in order to establish unity in education which will later be in the form of good morals in developing learning character.

EDUCATORS' PERSPECTIVES ON THE APPROPRIATENESS OF TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION PRACTICES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDREN THROUGH THEIR CREATIVE THINKING APPROACH

Technology is widely recognized as an important factor in early childhood education and can play an important role in the education of young children. To make effective use of technology in young children's learning, the extent to which, how, and when digital media are integrated is important. Reflecting on how children discover uses of technology helped professionals to question the purpose of ICT and to formulate, reflect, define, reflect, and ensure changes in pedagogy. This study explores the potential technology learning practices that prospective educators would choose to introduce early childhood children to the use of technology through their creative thinking approach. Based on the research findings, it is clear how future educators will attempt to introduce children to the use of technology. 519 prospective educators participated in the survey as part of their studies at the Faculty of Early Childhood Education and Care in Greece. The prospective educators seem to prefer teaching methods that give the child room for initiative and self-activity. On the contrary, the more traditional methods exploited to teach the use of digital media do not seem to be the most effective in the long run, as the trainee educators do not seem to believe in their effectiveness. Of particular interest is the observation that the selection of software to promote creativity correlates positively with didactic practices of self-discovery. This is a research indicator that examines and analyzes the methods that future educators believe to be more effective, suggesting that these methods will be used in the future because they are professionals who have a critical impact on the education and care of children in early childhood.&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0261/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

유아기 자녀를 둔 아버지의 원가족 건강성, 가족 건강성과 양육 태도의 관계

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between family health, family health, and parenting attitudes of fathers with early childhood children. Methods As for the research method, data were collected using the father's original family health, family health, and parenting attitude test tools, and after conducting a preliminary survey of 10 fathers, the main survey was conducted. A questionnaire was distributed to fathers of kindergarten students in K city, Gyeonggi-do, and a total of 244 fathers were studied, excluding 28 unfaithful out of 272 collected questionnaires. For the analysis method, descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson correlation analysis were performed using SPSS 26. Results As a result of the study, the father’s family of origin health, the family health, then parenting attitudes of Fathers were found. This can be interpreted to mean that the father perceives the current family relationship positively and perceives it as a positive experience with the family of origin. On the other hand, the parenting attitude is relatively low, suggesting the need to supplement the child rearing attitude. As a result of examining the relationship between father's family health, family health, and parenting attitude, each factor showed a positive correlation. The relationship between sub-factors generally showed a positive correlation, but the controlling attitude showed a negative correlation. This can be interpreted that fathers with high control attitude scores have low family health and family health scores. Conclusions It was found that the parenting attitude of fathers with young children has an important relationship between the health of the family of origin and the health of the family. This suggests that it is necessary to expand fathers' participation in educational institutions for active participation of fathers and the formation of desirable parenting attitudes. Finally, the results of this study are meaningful as basic data for data development for fathers.