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Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn-- And Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.231
EAN: 9781579546953
ISBN: 1579546951
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: October 03, 2003
Publisher: Rodale Books
Studio: Rodale Books
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Editorial Review:
Play Is BackReassuring to parents and educators, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards shows why-- and how-- to step away from the cult of achievement and toward a more nurturing home life full of imaginative play and love of learning.Here's the message that stressed-out parents are craving to hear: It's okay to play!In fact, it's more than just okay-- it's better than drilling academics. After decades of research, scientists and child development experts have come to a clear conclusion: Play is the best way for our children to learn.Children who are prematurely pushed into regimented academic instruction display less creativity and enthusiasm for learning than their peersChildren who memorize isolated facts early in life show no better long-term retention than their peers.Children who learn through play also develop social and emotional skills, which are critical for long-term success.Somewhere along the line, we've gotten off track by stressing academic products and programs to our preschoolers. Thankfully, Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff have a simple remedy for our children that is based on overwhelming scientific evidence from their own studies and the collective research results of child development experts.Einstein Never Used Flash Cards goes beyond debunking the myths spread by the accelerated-learning industry. Parents and educators will find a practical guide to introducing complex concepts through smart, simple, and loving play.For every key area of a child's development (speech, reading, math, social skills, self-awareness, and intelligence), you'll understand how a child's mind actually learns. Then you'll discover exercises (40 in all) that will showcase emerging skills and leave your child smiling today-- and prepared for tomorrow.
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Rating:  - Child Development and Learning (for Dummies)
The book title alone shows that the authors are not interested in sound bites on CNN or FoxNews.
Contains very practical tips for parents. Many parents (and teachers, guardians, babysitters, etc.) of young children will enjoy the tips and greatly benefit from reading this book. It dispels many myths about teaching children, their behavior, their potential.
Among the myths busted are the Einstein Baby Music CDs, which are simply a nice way to promote the appreciation of ... Read More
Rating: - Childhood belongs to children, let them live it.
Every parent has their own 'ideology' when they raise their children. This book is an excellent source for either shaping your ideology or reaffirm yours if you are not a racehorse raiser. The book is not only academically sound but also has a human face. Childhood belongs to children, let them live it.
Rating: - true excellenceRe
Highly recommended to us by our daughter who is an educator. This book has been extremely helpful in the rearing of our grandsons.
Rating:  - Good information - not my favorite writing
This book is interesting, & I agree with the information presented. I like how the authors cite research studies to support their ideas/recommendations. I also found the information on how children learn math & reading very interesting.
I read the book straight through over a couple of weeks & found it quite repetitive (I realize that the book is also meant to be read in segments). There are a couple of paragraphs in different chapters that are virtually identical. I ... Read More
Rating: - A must read for anyone working with/living with children
This creative and information filled book was an easy read and very useful in explaining to my mother-in-law about the importance of PLAY verses constant educational methods. I have told 10 people to date about this book and I will continue to rave about it to everyone who will listen.
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