The overarching aim of this thesis is to explore preschool children’s participation in and creation of self-organized joint activities (henceforth activities) in a Swedish preschool with a focus on how children’s everyday ...

In Sweden, approximately 84% of children are enrolled in preschool, which constitutes the first step of the educational system and which embraces children from ages 1–5 years. Most children eat breakfast, lunch and snacks ...

Swedish preschool is based both on the idea of being optional and children's autonomy while preschool is part of the education system. This study intends to examine how preschool staff talk and stimulate children's learning ...