Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): Special Issue by Early Career Researchers in Early Childhood Education

Peer-reviewed articles

• Encounters with social class in class-evasive ECEC: Staff's and children's experiences

  Maria Saloranta, Jan-Erik Mansikka, Gunilla Holm, Monica Londen

  1-22

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• Possibilities of Eye-tracking on Reflecting Teachers' Expertise in Early Childhood Education and Care

  Susanna Isotalo, Tuulikki Ukkonen-Mikkola, Niina Rutanen

  23-50

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• Interaction During Mealtimes in Early Childhood Education and Care: An Observational Study of Educators' Social Orientations

  Jenni Vaara, Arniika Kuusisto, Sanna Talvia, Titta Kettukangas, Jyrki Reunamo

  51-74

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• Move over, Alfie Atkins! On representation in read-aloud literature in early childhood education

  Sofie Tjäru, Maria Kvist

  75-104

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• Play pedagogy promoting inclusive play and adult emotional availability

  Minna Minna, Tiina Kuutti, Jonna Kesäläinen, Nina Sajaniemi

  105-134

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• Participation during educational transitions of children with special educational needs – Early childhood education professionals’ perspectives

  Johanna Hirvi, Eva Staffans, Heidi Hellstrand, Katri Hansell

  135-157

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• Craft Education within Early Childhood Education – A Potential Resource or a Practical Challenge?

  Lilly Swanljung, Mia Porko-Hudd, Eva Staffans

  158-184

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• Dimensions of Embodied Learning: An Observation of Children’s Embodied Expressions in ECE Settings in Finland

  Margita Sundstedt, Jonna Kangas, Minna Maunula, Heidi Harju-Luukkainen

  185-213

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