The Connecting Link: To Continue the Three-Fold Development of the Child, from the Kindergarten to the Manual-Labor School (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Emma Marwedel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267467672 ISBN 13: 9780267467679

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Connecting Link offers a practical, readable look at how early childhood learning can flow into skilled manual work.

It blends theory with real activities, showing a stepping-stone approach from Froebel’s kindergarten to the manual-labor school.

Rich with illustrations and descriptions, this work argues for a unified development of mind, body, and character. It discusses why play and work belong together, and how careful design of activities can nurture a child’s taste, creativity, and practical abilities from a young age.

• A clear framework for linking early education to later technical training.
• Practical activities and occupations that build fine motor skills and problem solving.
• Support for parents and teachers on fostering interest, self-activity, and holistic growth.
• Context on educational reform ideas and historical note on Froebel-inspired methods.

Ideal for educators, parents, and students of education history who want a grounded view of how early learning can prepare children for constructive, artistic, and skilled work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267467672
• ISBN 13: 9780267467679
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66