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October 2, 2026; Kraków, Poland
XII International Scientific and Theoretical Conference «Theory and practice of modern science»

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VERBAL SCAFFOLDING IN PLAY SITUATIONS FOR FOSTERING SAFE BEHAVIOR IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Published 02.10.2026

  • Iryna Desnova
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  • Kateryna Kruty
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  • Daria Savaryna
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Iryna Desnova
Mariupol State University; Ukraine

Kateryna Kruty
Mariupol State University; Ukraine

Daria Savaryna
Mariupol State University; Ukraine

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Abstract

Fostering safe behavior in preschool children cannot be limited to communicating rules and monitoring compliance with them. A child needs not only to hear and remember a rule but also to identify the essential features of a particular situation, understand the purpose of the rule, relate it to the circumstances, choose an appropriate course of action, carry it out, or seek help when needed. Play provides favorable conditions for acquiring such experience because it allows real-life situations to be modeled safely, play scenarios and roles to be varied, ways of acting to be rehearsed, and adult assistance to be gradually reduced. In this process, verbal scaffolding in play situations is particularly important because it connects the child’s perception of the situation, understanding of the rule, choice, and practical action.

Author Biography

Iryna Desnova

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences (PhD in Education), Associate Professor

Kateryna Kruty

Doctor of Education, Professor

Daria Savaryna

Master’s student; Faculty of Psychology and Education

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