Preschool children's joint block building during a guided play activity

摘要: Abstract Although children build in block areas both individually and jointly, little is known about the nature of children's behavior communication this play context with peers. We observed 4- 5-year-old same-age, same-sex dyads (n = 38) during a guided activity, which involved building house large colorful blocks. analyzed behaviors, as well role their coordinated structures that they built. Children's spatial talk was associated features included structures, whereas complexity structures. However, interaction mediated relations between Results are discussed terms importance encouraging joint activities early childhood classrooms to provide opportunities practice expand language, math, skills.