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Playgrounds on paper: Children’s drawings as a window into outdoor play preferences ÇETKEN AKTAŞ, HATİCE ŞEBNEM; Sevimli Çelik, Serap (2025-01-01) Children’s creativity in expressing themselves through traditional media, such as drawing, remains strong and reflects their keen awareness of their surroundings. Involving children in the design process provides a valuabl...
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