at play

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at play

[at this moment] involved in playing. (See also at work.) The children are at play, and I am doing household chores. Whether I am at work or at play, I try to be pleasant to people.

See also: play

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For example, Martin and Fabes' (2001) investigation of preschool and kindergarten children at play indicated that playing with same-gender peers affects play behaviors. When girls and boys play: what research tells us by Riley, Jeanetta G.; Jones, Rose B. / Childhood Education During play, all children make choices by gathering information through physical and sensory experiences and by watching other children at play. Making surfacing a play asset: considerations for truly integrated ... by Bruya, Lawrence / Parks & Recreation The guidelines look at play areas as collections of individual components. THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT INSURES THE RIGHT OF EVERY CHILD ... by Hendy, Teri / Parks & Recreation More results

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For example, Martin and Fabes' (2001) investigation of preschool and kindergarten children at play indicated that playing with same-gender peers affects play behaviors.

When girls and boys play: what research tells us by Riley, Jeanetta G.; Jones, Rose B. / Childhood Education

During play, all children make choices by gathering information through physical and sensory experiences and by watching other children at play.

Making surfacing a play asset: considerations for truly integrated ... by Bruya, Lawrence / Parks & Recreation

The guidelines look at play areas as collections of individual components.

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT INSURES THE RIGHT OF EVERY CHILD ... by Hendy, Teri / Parks & Recreation

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