Olfaction in Early Childhood Research and Practice

An innovative exploration into the profound effects of sensory engagement, this book delves specifically into the incorporation of smell within the context of contemporary childhood experiences. This book sets the groundwork for future-oriented early education that seamlessly integrates sensory learning with advancements in technology.

Natalia Ingebretsen Kucirkova is Professor of Early Childhood and Development, Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment, University of Stavanger, Norway, and Professor of Reading and Children's Development at The Open University, UK.

Chapter 1; Chapter 2. The Opportunities of Olfaction in Early Education Research and Practice; Chapter 3. Developing Olfactory Literacies; Chapter 4. Olfaction and Children's Literacies; Chapter 5. Cultural and Socio-technical Influences on Olfaction; Chapter 6. Anticipating Olfactory Education Futures; References