1. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OUT-DOOR PLAY ENVIRONMENT IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PRE-SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Children's play has always been a natural phenomenon. Children who are healthy and not disabled (physically challenged), according to Aziza (2000), cannot live without playing in their natural environments. In some cultures, play is regarded as a sure sign of a healthy and vibrant child. This is due to the fact that play keeps a child active and occupied.
Historically, artifacts and documents have demonstrated t...