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This book delves into the fascinating world of Froebel's Kindergarten Gifts, a set of carefully designed playthings intended to guide children's development through playful exploration. The author takes us on a journey through the history of these gifts, from their initial conception by Froebel to their full implementation in the Kindergarten setting. The book provides a detailed analysis of the First and Second Gifts, showcasing their unique capabilities in fostering a child's understanding of the world around them. We learn how simple objects like a ball and wooden spheres, cubes, and cylinders become tools for nurturing creativity, stimulating sensory awareness, and building an understanding of fundamental concepts like space, time, and form. The author also emphasizes the importance of play in developing a child's social and emotional intelligence, illustrating how games and activities using these gifts can encourage cooperation, self-expression, and the growth of a child's moral compass. Through the book's insightful analysis, we gain a deeper appreciation for the profound impact of play on a child's overall development, revealing the rich potential for enriching a child's life through the power of well-designed, purposeful play.
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Elizabeth Harrison lectures at the School of African and Asian Studies, University of Sussex.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Froebel's Kindergarten Gifts, a set of carefully designed playthings intended to guide children's development through playful exploration. The author takes us on a journey through the history of these gifts, from their initial conception by Froebel to their full implementation in the Kindergarten setting. The book provides a detailed analysis of the First and Second Gifts, showcasing their unique capabilities in fostering a child's understanding of the world around them. We learn how simple objects like a ball and wooden spheres, cubes, and cylinders become tools for nurturing creativity, stimulating sensory awareness, and building an understanding of fundamental concepts like space, time, and form. The author also emphasizes the importance of play in developing a child's social and emotional intelligence, illustrating how games and activities using these gifts can encourage cooperation, self-expression, and the growth of a child's moral compass. Through the book's insightful analysis, we gain a deeper appreciation for the profound impact of play on a child's overall development, revealing the rich potential for enriching a child's life through the power of well-designed, purposeful play. 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 # 9781331973997_0
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