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Play-based science learning activities: engaging adults and children with informal science learning for preschoolers

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Play-based science learning activities: engaging adults and children with informal science learning for preschoolers. / Hobbs, Laura.
In: Science Communication, Vol. 37, No. 3, 06.2015, p. 405-414.

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Hobbs, L 2015, 'Play-based science learning activities: engaging adults and children with informal science learning for preschoolers', Science Communication, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 405-414. https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547015574017

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Hobbs, L. (2015). Play-based science learning activities: engaging adults and children with informal science learning for preschoolers. Science Communication, 37(3), 405-414. https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547015574017

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Hobbs L. Play-based science learning activities: engaging adults and children with informal science learning for preschoolers. Science Communication. 2015 Jun;37(3):405-414. Epub 2015 Feb 26. doi: 10.1177/1075547015574017

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Hobbs, Laura. / Play-based science learning activities : engaging adults and children with informal science learning for preschoolers. In: Science Communication. 2015 ; Vol. 37, No. 3. pp. 405-414.

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abstract = "Informal science learning opportunities for preschool children are relatively rare in the United Kingdom. An outreach project was set up to provide accessible, public science-based play learning activity sessions for preschool (0-5 years) children, accompanied by accessible scientific background information for adults. Events run in northwest England have been well attended, with positive feedback. These experiences indicate that parents/carers and children benefit from accessing such opportunities and that public facilities such as local libraries provide ideal spaces for presenting them. ",
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