Where Children Grow
Wisdom for Raising Resilient Humans from the Inventor of Kindergarten
by Friedrich Froebel
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Pub Date Aug 13 2024 | Archive Date Aug 13 2024
Plough Publishing | Plough Publishing House
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Description
An early champion of childhood reminds parents and educators that children learn best when they are free to play and explore.
Far ahead of his time, Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) viewed children not as future adults to be seen and not heard, but as unique individuals with strengths and interests.
Since he believed in joy-based learning – founding the first kindergarten on children’s innate desire to discover and create – his approach will resonate with those who value varying learning styles today. These extracts from his writings will embolden teachers and parents to withstand pressure to conform and will help them connect with children’s intrinsic motivation.
This slim volume includes a biographical introduction followed by short selections introducing Froebel’s thought on topics such as the importance of unstructured play, time in nature, creative self-expression, faith, sports, and building character.
A Note From the Publisher
- A slim, readable book of essential insights for the busy parent or teacher
- Stresses the importance of free play in an age of helicopter parenting
- Highlights the vital role of the natural world in healthy child development
- Ideal for promotions around the start of the school year, World Teachers’ Day (October 5) or US National Teachers’ Day (May 7)
- Stresses the importance of free play in an age of helicopter parenting
- Highlights the vital role of the natural world in healthy child development
- Ideal for promotions around the start of the school year, World Teachers’ Day (October 5) or US National Teachers’ Day (May 7)
Advance Praise
Froebel gathered diffused thought and practice into a system, but he did a greater thing than this. He raised an altar to the enthusiasm of childhood upon which the flame has never since gone out. —Charlotte Mason
Froebel's method is a radical change of direction. It changes the educator's point of view. Instead of looking down upon the child, the kindergarten teacher must clear her mind of foregone arbitrary conclusions, and humbly look up to the innocent soul. —Elizabeth Peabody
I was equipped, in fact armed, with the Froebel-kindergarten education I had received as a child from my mother. —Frank Lloyd Wright
Marketing Plan
- Giveaways and promotions on GoodReads, NetGalley, Open Road, and others
- Feature in Plough Quarterly magazine, circulation 15,000
- Giveaways and promotions on GoodReads, NetGalley, Open Road, and others
- Feature in Plough Quarterly magazine, circulation 15,000
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781636081380 |
| PRICE | $14.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 75 |
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