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.
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.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book proposes a practical link between Kindergarten and Manual Training School through a series of progressively challenging occupations that develop dexterity and spatial reasoning in young children. To the author, this link is the next logical step to fully realize the potential benefits of Kindergarten education as envisioned by Friedrich Froebel. Drawing on insights from Froebel, Pestalozzi, and other educational reformers of the 19th century, the author presents a system of hands-on lessons with paper and wood. This system takes the child through fundamental concepts of shapes and dimensions, and gradually fosters their creativity and self-expression. Ultimately, the author argues that this educational approach offers a solid foundation for not only artistic pursuits but also for scientific, technical, and industrial endeavors in later life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331319610_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331319610
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331319610
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25915536/2
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