Einstein Never Used Flashcards
Subtitle: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: August 12, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781594860683
Subjects: Family / Parenting / Childbirth; Child Development; Family & Relationships; Child Care/Parenting; Parenting - General; Education; Family & Relationships / Parenting; Early childhood education; Parent participation; Play
First sentence: ONE SATURDAY MORNING, 6 months into her first pregnancy, Felicia Montana headed to the mall with her friends to shop for the basic gear she'd soon be needing for her baby.
Description: Argues that current parenting trends that emphasize early learning through memorization and repetition are actually harmful for children, stifling their creativity and preventing them from learning basic problem solving skills and focuses on the importance of letting children play and have fun and understanding the learning experiences offered through creative, unstructured, independent play.