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The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups, Paperback
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a bracing and convincing case that early education has reached a point of crisis.
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What Stands Out
Child-Centric Insights
Provides deep understanding of young children's needs, emphasizing the importance of nurturing their emotional and social development.
Expert Guidance
Written by a seasoned educator, offering practical advice for parents and caregivers to foster meaningful connections with children.
Holistic Approach
Combines research with real-life examples to cultivate a comprehensive perspective on how adults can support children's growth effectively.
Product Details
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Parenting & Families |
| Pub date | 2017-02-07 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Reading level | Preschool |
| Subgenre | Parenting |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Early Development |
| Educational level | Preschool |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 8.3 in (21.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.7 lb (320 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Family & Relationships |
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Parents
Ideal for parents seeking insights into nurturing toddler growth and understanding child-centered approaches to development.
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Educators
Helpful for educators looking to create impactful learning environments that cater to young children's unique developmental needs.
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Childcare Providers
Essential for childcare providers who wish to enhance their practices and foster positive relationships with young children.
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Advanced Readers
May not suit advanced readers seeking complex theories or academic discussions beyond practical parenting advice.
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Skeptics
Not suitable for those skeptical of child-centered education philosophies and preferring traditional authoritative parenting methods.
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Older Children
Not geared towards families with older children looking for age-appropriate literature and advice relevant to their development.
Product Description
The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups, Paperback
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Answer: The book emphasizes the value and necessity of play in early childhood education, urging a shift from scripted lessons to more natural learning environments. -
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Answer: The book is authored by Erika Christakis, an expert in early childhood education. -
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What issues does the book address regarding early education?
Answer: It discusses the crisis in early education, the mismatch between educational practices and children's learning needs, and the importance of recognizing children's strengths.
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- Challenges conventional wisdom about early childhood education.
- Combines academic research with personal experiences.
- Advocates for play-based learning rather than traditional methods.
- Recognizes children's innate abilities as strong thinkers.
- Offers practical solutions for parents and educators.
- Encourages a shift from anxiety-driven approaches to nurturing children's learning.
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