Playful Learning: An Alternate Approach to Preschool

by Anne Engelhardt, Cheryl Sullivan

The authors of "Playful Learning" have done an excellent job in developing a book that appeals to parents & educators alike, providing a multi-purpose guide for adults who work with young children. With quotes from well-known child development experts--Dorothy Briggs, Jim Trelease, Louise Bates Ames, Burton White, & many others, as well as the parents whose children have participated in at-home preschools--the authors present creative ideas for fun & learning at home. But "Playful learning" offers more than learning activities. Throughout the book, the authors weave child development theory with practice so the reader is left with an interest in the development & potential of every child.

Genres: Parenting, Education

465 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1986

Reviews

[Karri Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun book filled with lots of craft ideas and experiments for you to do with your young child. A LLL classic.

[Laura Stiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best resources for preschool ideas ever! Some of the activities were too old for Cannon - but it was a great resource for themed activities.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific, simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

[Kit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neat idea. We may try this.