The Power of Play: Learning What Comes Naturally
by David Elkind
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Author: David ElkindEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-25
ISBN: 0738211109
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Da Capo Press
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Book Review: Sherral
Summary: 5 Stars
This book helped me to realize that parenting young children can be a lot more relaxed than society would have us believe. I loved that it pointed out how expensive "learning toys" like leapfrog products are more about marketing to parents than anything else. A great read for anyone with young children.
Summary of The Power of Play: Learning What Comes Naturally
Today?s parents often worry that their children will be at a disadvantage if they are not engaged in constant learning, but child development expert David Elkind reassures us that imaginative play goes far to prepare children for academic and social success. Through expert analysis of the research and powerful examples, Elkind shows how creative, spontaneous play fosters healthy mental and social development and sets the stage for academic learning in the first place. An important contribution to the literature about how children learn, The Power of Play restores play?s respected place in children?s lives and encourages parents to trust their instincts to stay away from many of the dubious educational products on the market.
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