Tympa, E., Tsitiridou-Evangelou, M., Lake, G. (2025). Let’s play and talk! Early years teachers’ professional learning to support children’s language development. Research on Preschool and Primary Education 3(1), 134-144. https://doi.org/10.55976/rppe.320251339134-144
Tympa, E. (2025). Pre-service teachers’ perspectives on the influence of children’s pretend play as ‘superheroes’ on their healthy habits, Education 3-13, DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2024.2405025
Siaviki, A., Tympa, E., Karavida, V., & Fykaris, I. (2025). The impact of Montessori method on early mathematical competence of young children. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 19(1), 257-264. https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v19i1.21364
Karavida, V., Tympa, E., Nefeloudi, E. (2024). Home learning environment in early years and Greek parents’ socio-demographics. International Journal of Evaluation & Research in Education, 13(5) 3008-3016. http://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v13i5.27931
Fykaris, I., & Tympa, E. (2024): “Learning from Each Other”:
A Peer Education as an Alternative Teaching Option. Child & Youth Services, https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2024.2350707
Tympa, E., Nousia, A., Karavida, V., & Kanellopoulou, E. (2024). Parents’ Perspectives on Teaching Preschool Children on Financial Saving and Sharing for those in Need. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 15(1), 38-56. file:///C:/Users/dimit/Downloads/4593-16963-1-PB%20(4).pdf
Tympa, E., Karavida, V., Kanellopoulou, E., & Nousia, A. (2024). Perspectives on intergenerational playing: viewpoints of grandparents and teachers in a Greek preschool context. International Journal of Play, 13(1), 41–55. https://doi.org/10.1080/21594937.2023.2278241
Tympa, E., Karavida, V., & Charisi, A. (2023). Greek preschool teachers’ readiness to teach online at the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic. International Review of Education https://doi.org/10.1007/s11159-023-10000-6
Tympa, E. & Karavida, V. (2023). State vs. private preschool setting: assessing school quality for a successful learning environment. International Journal of Early Years Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2023.2260413
Tympa, E., & Karavida, V. (2022). Secondary Socialization Approach in Greek Early Childhood Environments during Distance Learning. Parents’-teachers’ perspectives. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 12(2) doi:10.30845/ijhss.v12n2p7 https://www.ijhssnet.com/journals/Vol_12_No_2_June_2022/7.pdf
Tympa, E., Karavida, V., & Siaviki, A. (2021). “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”—An Exploratory Study on Greek Parents’ Views on Their Children’s Friendships at the Preschool Setting. Child Care in Practice, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2021.2007852
Karavida, V., & Tympa, E. (2021). Parents’ Beliefs and Attitudes on Their Children’s Distance Education Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greek Preschool Settings. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science. 34(6): 62-76. DOI: 10.9734/JESBS/2021/v34i630338
Siaviki, A., Tympa, E., Karavida, V., Fykaris, I., & Grammatikou, D. (2021). The Functionality of the Montessori Method: Preschool and Primary Greek School Teacher’s Attitudes. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 11(6), 115-124. doi:10.30845/ijhss.v11n6p12 https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1324833
Tympa, E., & Karavida, V. (2021). PICTURE BOOKS AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS: AN INTERVENTION STUDY IN A GREEK PRESCHOOL SETTING. European Journal of Education Studies, 8(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i4.3680
Tympa, E., Karavida, V., & Filippa, V. (2021). Facilitating Teaching Strategies and Active Learning in Greek Early Years Department Students. Journal of Educational Issues, 7(2), 56-71. doi:10.5296/jei.v7i2.18845
Tympa, E., Karavida, V. & Charissi, A. (2021). Exploring Reversed Conditions of Early Years Pre-service Teacher Training on Pretend Play. EECER Journal, 29 (2), doi: 10.1080/1350293X.2021.1895270
Karavida V., Charissi A. and Tympa E. (2021). GREEK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES ABOUT DISTANCE EDUCATION DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES. European Journal of Open Education and E-learning Studies, 6 (1). DOI: 10.46827/ejoe.v6i1.3504 https://www.oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejoe/article/view/3529
Karavida v., Tympa E., Panousis G. & Psyrropoulos Z. (2021). Parents’ perception of their children’s weight status in an urban area of Western Greece. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 10 (2), 718-723, DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1140_20. https://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=2;spage=718;epage=723;aulast=Karavida
Tympa, E., Karavida, V. & Charissi, A. (2020). Parental Views of the Montessori Approach in a Public Greek Early Years Setting. Education 3-13, (Published online) doi: 10.1080/03004279.2020.1849344
Karavida V., Tympa E. & Panousis G. (2020). Parent – Child Collaboration Preventing Obesity and Acquiring a Healthy Lifestyle. A Review Study. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10 (12). Doi:10.30845/ijhssv10n12p20 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vasiliki-Karavida/publication/349117676_Parent-Child_Collaboration_Preventing_Obesity_and_Acquiring_a_Healthy_Lifestyle_A_Review_Study/links/60214bd8a6fdcc37a811117f/Parent-Child-Collaboration-Preventing-Obesity-and-Acquiring-a-Healthy-Lifestyle-A-Review-Study.pdf
Charissi A., Tympa E. and Caravida V. (2020). Impact of the Covid-19 disruption on university students’ perceptions and behavior. European Journal of Education Studies, 7, (11) doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v7i11.3348
Karavida V., Tympa E. and Charissi A. (2020). Forest Schools: An alternative learning approach at the preschool age. Journal of Education & Social Policy, 7 (4), doi:10.30845/jesp.v7n4p12
Karavida V., Charissi A. and Tympa E. (2020). Can trainee early years teachers implement short art-based intervention in practice? Open Journal of Social Science, 6 (1). DOI: 10.46827/ejoe.v6i1.3504
Tympa, E, Chari̇ssi̇, A, Karavi̇da, V. (2020). Breastfeeding and Child’s growth. Interpreting Brain Development through a biological and sociocultural context. Turkish Journal of Health Science and Life, 3 (2), 14-19. doi https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/tjhsl/issue/57507/650507
Karavida, V., Tympa, E. & Charissi A. (2019). “The Role of Nutrients in Child’s Brain Development”. Journal of Education and Human Development, 8, (2), 176-180 doi: 10.15640/jehd.v8n2a18
Tympa, E., Karavida, V. and Charissi, A. (2019). The Impact of Systematic Exploration of Artworks in Raising Children’s Healthy Eating. Habits in Early Years Education. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 9 (12), doi:10.30845/ijhss.v9n12p10
Tympa E., Karavida, V., Pashali, T., Psyrropoulos, Z. (2019). “The CR-EAT-IVE Schools Feasibility Study”: Aiming to reduce food waste by implementing relevant actions including the completion of Food Waste Diaries by kindergarten families”. Journal of Education & Social Policy, 6, (4), doi:10.30845/jesp.v6n4p11
Charissi, A., Tympa, E. & Karavida, V. (2019). “Contribution of Systematic Exploration of Artworks in Raising Children’s Critical Thinking and Empathy about Friendship and Difference through Early Years”. International Journal of Education, 11 (4), doi:10.5296/ije.v11i4.15857
Tympa-Psirropoulou, E., Vagenas, C., Dafni, O., Matala, A. Skopouli, F. (2008).” Environmental risk factors for iron deficiency anemia in children 12–24 months old in the area of Thessalia in Greece”, Hippokratia, 12(4), 240–250 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2580047/
Tympa-Psirropoulou, E., Vagenas, C., Psirropoulos, D., Dafni, O., Matala, A. & Skopouli F. (2005). “Nutritional risk factors for iron-deficiency anaemia in children 12–24 months old in the area of Thessalia in Greece”. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 56, (1), 1-12, doi.org/10.1080/09637480500081183
Καραβίδα, Β. & Τύμπα Ε. (2024). «Η απόκτηση υγιεινών συνηθειών στην πρώιμη παιδική ηλικία μέσω της προσέγγισης συναφών έργων τέχνης». Διεθνές Επιστημονικό Συνέδριο «Εκπαίδευση, Διδασκαλία και Μάθηση στον 21ο αιώνα: Προκλήσεις και προοπτικές, 14-16 Ιουνίου 2024, Ιωάννινα.
Νεφελούδη, Ε., Τύμπα, Ε., Τσιτιρίδου – Ευαγγέλου, Μ., Γρηγοριάδης, Α. (2024, 25-26 Μαΐου). «Μονοπάτια γονέων» – Υποστηρίζοντας τη γονικότητα στην πρώιμη παιδική ηλικία.1ο Διεθνές Παιδαγωγικό Συνέδριο ΔΙ.Π.Ε. Πιερίας, Κατερίνη, Ελλάδα.
Nefeloudi, E., Tympa, E., Tsitiridou – Evangelou, M., Gregoriadis, A. (2024, 25-26 May). “Parenting pathways” – Supporting parenting in early childhood. 1st International Pedagogical Conference by DI.P.E. of Pieria, Katerini, Greece.
Βατού Α., Τσιτιρίδου-Ευαγγέλου Μ., Τύμπα Ε., Γρηγοριάδης Α. (2024). Η υποστήριξη των γονέων για την ενίσχυση της κοινωνικο-συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης των παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας μέσω προγραμμάτων παρέμβασης: μια βιβλιογραφική επισκόπηση. Στο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο «Παιδαγωγική και Εκπαίδευση σε Συνθήκες Κρίσης στον 21ο αιώνα». 12-13 Απριλίου, Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, Φλώρινα.”
Evangelou-tsitiridou, M., Lake, G., Tympa, E., Vatou, A., Stamatoglou, M., Margaritopoulou T. Let’s play and talk! An intervention to support vocabulary and narrative development for 3 year olds. EARLI, 2023
Tympa, E., Siaviki, A., Karavida, V. and Fykaris, I. The Montessori teaching method and the early mathematical competence of 4-7 years old children: a case study in the Greek educational system. 31st Annual EECERA Conference, 2023
Τύμπα Ελένη, ΤΣΙΤΙΡΙΔΟΥ-ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΟΥ ΜΑΡΙΑ, ΒΑΤΟΥ ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ, ΣΤΑΜΑΤΟΓΛΟΥ ΜΑΡΙΑ, ΝΤΑΛΟΥ ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑ. «Σχεδιασμός ενός παρεμβατικού προγράμματος για την ανάπτυξη λεξιλογίου και αφήγησης μέσω του θεατρικού παιχνιδιού σε παιδιά ηλικίας 3 ετών». 13ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο της ΟΜΕΠ, 2023
Tympa E., V. Karavida, A. Nousia. Preschool teachers’ perspectives on dialogic and playful practices that support children’s healthy habits. EECERA Conference, Glasgow, Scotland 2022
Tympa E., V. Karavida, A. Charissi. “WILL YOU JOIN ME TO LEARN?” ARE PARENTS, IN-SERVICE AND PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS PREPARED TO ORGANIZE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FACILITATES CHILDREN’S LITERACY SKILLS? EECERA Online Festival 2021
Tympa E., V. Karavida, D. Baha, A. Lapatoura, I. Sotiriadou, V. Saliai, R. Theohari, A. Tzika, G. Vrionis. Facilitating teaching strategies and learning in Greek Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department Students. EECERA 2019, World Preschool Education Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, August 2019
Pagiavli C., E. Tympa & S. Stefanidou (2019). The importance of co-operation between psychologists, parents and teachers in the regulation of material needs of children in times of economic crisis. In EECERA 2019, World Preschool Education Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, August 2019
Karavida V., E. Tympa, H. Dimitriou, E. Poulakida, F. Stelianou, Z. Toussi, T. Matziou, D. Panousi (2019). Implementing the Art in Children’s Life Program (AinCL) – the parents’ point of view. In EECERA 2019, World Preschool Education Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, August 2019
Tympa E., V. Filippa, M. Kouziou, M. Giannou, S Kontara, G. Mystakidou (2019). The impact of art and art activities on children’s’ healthy life style and recycling attitude during the Art in Children’s Life (AinCL) program. In EECERA 2019, World Preschool Education Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, August 2019
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου, Ε, Καραβίδα, Β, Βρυώνη, Ε, Ζιώγα Ε, Νέου Ε. (2018). Οδυσσέας Ελύτης, ποίηση και ζωγραφική – Παιχνίδι, όνειρο και φαντασία για παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας. 30ο Συνέδριο ΕΕΚΠΠΥ, Τήνος 2018
Καραβίδα, Β., Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε., Κέφη Α., Ζιώγα Ε., Βρυώνη Ε., Νέου Ε. (2018). Η συμβολή της εικαστικής αγωγής στην ανάπτυξη των παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας. 30ο Συνέδριο ΕΕΚΠΠΥ, Τήνος 2018
Tympa, E., C. Pagiavli, S. Stefanidou & V. Karavida (2018). “I wish I could peek through the keyhole in the classroom”! Mothers’ questions and anxieties about their children’s wellbeing and teacher’s professionalism at school. In EECERA 2018, World Preschool Education Conference, Budapest, Hungary, August 2018
Stefanidou. S. & E. Tympa (2018). The impact of economic crisis on preschool teachers’ professional status and life in an urban and rural region in North Greece. In EECERA, World Preschool Education Conference, Budapest, Hungary, August 2018
Stefanidou, S., E. Tympa, C. Pagiavli & V. Karavida (2018). “I’ll never try lentils! They are brown and dark!” How can picture books and educational programmes change children’s view about eating habits and disliked food? In EECERA 2018, World Preschool Education Conference, Budapest, Hungary, August 2018
Karavida, V., E. Tympa, G. Panousis, T. Kotsis, E, Zioga & E. Vrioni (2018). Effective interventions programmes against obesity for early childhood. In EECERA 2018, World Preschool Education Conference, Budapest, Hungary, August 2018
Tympa, E., S. Stefanidou, G. Vriomis & C. Pagiavli (2018). “For a healthy heart I jump and eat smart” – How can a picture book increase children’s willingness to change eating habits and love physical activity. In EECERA 2018, World Preschool Education Conference, Budapest, Hungary, August 2018
Τύμπα Ε., Παγιαβλή Κ., Στεφανίδου Σ., Μάντζιου Σ., Βρυώνης Γ (2017). «Ο ρόλος του ψυχολόγου στον παιδικό σταθμό σε περίοδο οικονομικής κρίσης. 29ο Συνέδριο ΕΕΚΠΠΥ, Καβάλα 2017
Pagiavli K, Tympa E, Stefanidou S. (2017). “Playing without money can also be fun – An educational program promoting free of cost traditional games”. In EECERA 2017, World Preschool Education Conference, Bologna, Italy, August 2017.
Tympa E, Pagiavli K, Stefanidou S. (2017). “Save money, share money – An educational program about helping people in need through savings at school. In EECERA 2017, World Preschool Education Conference, Bologna, Italy, August 2017.
Pagiavli K, Tympa E. (2016). “Sentimental journey in math’s – How can preschoolers learn and express basic feelings through geometrical shapes, according to teacher’s opinion?”. In EECERA 2016, World Preschool Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland, August 2016.
Tympa E, Pagiavli K, Stefanidou S. (2016). “You ‘ve got a friend in me – Parents’ opinion about their children’s wellbeing at school through an educational program based on friendship”. In EECERA 2016, World Preschool Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland, August 2016
Tympa E, Paschali D, Pagiavli K, Stefanidou S. (2016). “Don’t waste food before you think – Reducing food waste through social innovation”. In EECERA 2016, World Preschool Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland, August 2016.
Zachopoulou E, Trevlas E, Tympa E, Deli E, Tsangaridou N. (2008). ‘What do the preschoolers know about healthy behavior affecting their future quality of life? Comparisons among European countries”. 4th World Congress on Quality in Medical Practice, Thessaloniki, 10/2008
Tympa E, Deli E, Trevlas E, Grammatikopoulos V, Zachopoulou E. (2008). «Early steps physical education curriculum – Healthy lifestyle: A physical education program for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in preschool education». 4th World Congress on Quality in Medical Practice, Thessaloniki, 10/2008
Zachopoulou E, Deli E, Tympa E. (2007). “Parents’ opinions about the impact of a Physical Education Program on their children’s healthy behavior”. In 17th EECERA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Prague 2007
Ντελή Ε, Τύμπα Ε, Τρεύλας Ε, Ζαχοπούλου Ε. (2007). «Εμπειρίες εκπαιδευτικών Προσχολικής Αγωγής από την εφαρμογή του Early Steps Physical Education Curriculum (ESPEC)-Healthy Lifestyle σε παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας». 1ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Προσχολικής Εκπαίδευσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2007
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Παγιαβλή Κ, Στεφανίδου Σ, Ντελή Ε. (2007). «Μπορεί μια μουσειοσκευή να αποτελέσει ερέθισμα για διαθεματική προσέγγιση σε παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας;». 1ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Προσχολικής Εκπαίδευσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2007
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Παγιαβλή Κ, Ντελή Ε, Ψυρρόπουλος Δ. (2007). “Πως αντιλαμβάνονται οι γονείς των παιδιών νηπιακής ηλικίας την παχυσαρκία και την έλλειψη δραστηριότητας σαν παράγοντες καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου». 3ο Ετήσιο Συνέδριο Αθηροσκλήρωσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2007
Tympa E, Deli E, Trevlas E, Zachopoulou E. (2006). “Knowledge of healthy lifestyle in Greek preschool aged children”. 3rd World Congress on Quality in Clinical Practice, Thessaloniki, 9/2006
Τρεύλας Ε, Μπακλέ Η, Ντελή Ε, Τύμπα Ε, Ζαχοπούλου Ε. (2006). «Εμπειρίες παιδαγωγών μετά από την εφαρμογή ενός προγράμματος φυσικής αγωγής σε παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας». 14ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού, Κομοτηνή, 5/2006
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ντελή Ε, Μιχαήλ – Κλεφτούρη Κ, Ζαχοπούλου Ε, Ψυρρόπουλος Δ. (2006). «Τι αποκαλύπτουν τα Ελληνόπουλα προσχολικής ηλικίας σχετικά με την παχυσαρκία μέσα από τη συμπλήρωση ειδικού ερωτηματολογίου». 2ο Ετήσιο Συνέδριο Αθηροσκλήρωσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2/2006
Michael – Kleftouri K, Tympa – Psirropoulou E, Psirropoulos D. (2005). “Risk factors for metabolic diseases in Greek students”. 2nd International Conference, Traditional Mediterranian diet: past, present and future. Athens 4/2005
Michael – Kleftouri K, Tympa – Psirropoulou E, Psirropoulos D. (2005). “Dietary intakes in Greek students: Differences between the two sexes”. 2nd International Conference, Traditional Mediterranian diet: past, present and future. Athens 4/2005
Μιχαήλ – Κλεφτούρη Κ, Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ψυρρόπουλος Δ, Σωσσίδου Ε. (2005). «Επίδραση του καπνίσματος στη διατροφική πρόσληψη και στο επίπεδο φυσικής δραστηριότητας Ελλήνων φοιτητών». 1ο Συνέδριο Αθηροσκλήρωσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 3/2005
Μιχαήλ – Κλεφτούρη Κ, Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ψυρρόπουλος Δ, Σωσσίδου Ε. (2005). «Διατροφικοί παράγοντες κινδύνου για στεφανιαία νόσο σε Έλληνες φοιτητές. Διαφορές ανάμεσα στα δύο φύλα». 1ο Συνέδριο Αθηροσκλήρωσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 3/2005
Μιχαήλ – Κλεφτούρη Κ, Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ψυρρόπουλος Δ. (2005). «Παράγοντες κινδύνου για στεφανιαία νόσο σε Έλληνες φοιτητές». 1ο Συνέδριο Αθηροσκλήρωσης, Θεσσαλονίκη 3/2005
Tympa – Psirropoulou E, Deli E, Zachopoulou E. (2004). “Environmental conscience in a nursery center”. In EECERA Annual Conference in Early Childhood Education, Malta 9/2004
Tympa – Psirropoulou E, Deli E, Zachopoulou E. (2004). “Behavioral changes in early childhood during the adaptation period”. In EECERA Annual Conference in Early Childhood Education, Malta 9/2004
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ντελή Ε, Πάτρα Χ, Γρηγοριάδου Θ. (2003). «Το φυσικό περιβάλλον στη φαντασία των παιδιών». 15ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Κοινωνικής Παιδιατρικής, Λάρισα 4/2003
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ντελή Ε, Πάτρα Χ. (2003). «Προσαρμογή στον παιδικό σταθμό». 15ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Κοινωνικής Παιδιατρικής, Λάρισα 4/2003
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ντελή Ε, Ψυρρόπουλος Δ. (2003). «Παχυσαρκία και τηλεόραση στην παιδική ηλικία». 1ο Βαλκανικό και 5ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Παχυσαρκίας, Αθήνα 2/2003
Τύμπα – Ψυρροπούλου Ε, Ντελή Ε, Κατσάρα Ε. (2002). «Τηλεόραση και διατροφή στα παιδιά». 14ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Κοινωνικής Παιδιατρικής, Θεσσαλονίκη 5/2002
