Balancing work and leisure in schools, this book explains how to educate for life beyond books. It connects classroom routines with how young people spend their free time and why both matter.
This study surveys how the curriculum shapes daily life in schools and how leisure fits into healthy development. It explores the ideas behind work, rest, and recreation, and how schools can guide youths toward constructive use of spare time. The material offers practical examples of teaching schedules, classroom routines, and the way teachers frame activities to support growth.
- Understand how leisure and work become parts of a balanced education
- See sample school schedules and daily routines from early 20th-century programs
- Learn how play, recreation, and organized activities relate to learning goals
- Consider the social role of schools in guiding youth toward wholesome leisure
Ideal for educators, students of education, and parents interested in the integration of life, work, and play in schooling.