EXPLORING CHILDREN’S CULTURALLY BASED NATURE PLAY: PLAYING WITH STONES IN MONGOLIA

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2026
JOURNAL
Childhood in the Past
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ABSTRACT

An ethnographic study across four Mongolian ecological regions examines children’s stone-built miniature gers. The play reflects pastoral life, hospitality and household roles, with adult guidance alongside child-led activity.

Exploring Children’s Culturally based Nature Play: Playing with Stones in Mongolia