Christakis, Erika
The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143129981
- author:
- Christakis, Erika
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)
- Genre:
- Opinion of the People
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups by Erika Christakis is a thought-provoking exploration of early childhood education. Christakis presents a compelling case that the conventional approach to learning in preschool and kindergarten has become misguided, prioritizing scripted lessons over play-based learning. In this book, Christakis argues that young children are naturally equipped to learn in a variety of settings and about many subjects, but their intelligence is often undervalued and overtaxed by the current education system. She offers a pragmatic solution, encouraging parents and teachers to rethink how and where children learn best. By taking a child's-eye view of the learning environment, Christakis challenges readers to consider a more holistic approach to early childhood education, one that prioritizes play and exploration over structured lessons.
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