«Jeg kommer med gull» : - Om lekende interaksjonsformer og barns ulike uttrykksmåter

This article explores how different forms of interaction in staged spaces can affect children’s participation and expression in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). Through an a/r/tographic approach, the study seeks knowledge about co-creative processes with children, where objects and materials in staged spaces play a significant role. The analysis process combines an explorative analytical approach with a tighter thematic analysis. Two main categories are identified: (1) rule-based forms of interaction and (2) playful forms of interaction. Exploration and analysis of this concept pair contribute to insight into existing pedagogical practices and increase the holistic understanding of children`s varied expressions, both bodily expression and verbal. The study emphasizes the importance of including playful forms of interaction to support all children`s expressions and thus highlights the need for a broader discussion about children`s opportunities for active participation in their own everyday life.