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Everyday History: Exploring Informal Historical Learning in Children's Homes

Everyday History: Exploring Informal Historical Learning in Children's Homes

Posted by Christoph Kühberger on 2025-04-25

How do children develop a sense of history before formal schooling begins? In my article, I explore how children between the ages of 7 and 12 engage with the past in informal contexts—through toys, books, costumes, games, and media within their home environments. Based on ethnographic research conducted in 39 Austrian households, this study offers insight into a largely overlooked form of [...]

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