Unlock how children grow minds and characters from perception to consciousness.
This classic volume offers a clear, accessible look at the early development of thought, feeling, and memory, and how these form the foundation for education and character. Drawing on broad research, it explains why how a child learns matters as much as what they learn, with practical insights for parents, teachers, and students of child development.
This edition presents the first half of Gabriel Compayré’s influential work, translated to illuminate the connections between natural growth, schooling, and moral formation. It combines historical perspective with careful observations, helping readers understand the routines, instincts, and moments that shape a child’s inner life.
- Foundations of perception, emotion, memory, imagination, and consciousness in early childhood
- How natural development informs education and moral growth
- Connections between instinct, habit, and learned behavior
- Practical context for studying and guiding child development in homes and classrooms
Ideal for readers of psychology, pedagogy, and the history of education, this volume supports thoughtful approaches to helping children grow into capable, reflective individuals.