The Power of Play: Learning What Comes Naturally

Today's parents often worry that their children will be at a disadvantage if they are not engaged in constant learning, but child development expert David Elkind reassures us that imaginative play goes far to prepare children for academic and social success. Through expert analysis of the research and powerful examples, Elkind shows how creative, spontaneous play fosters healthy mental and social development and sets the stage for academic learning in the first place. An important contribution to the literature about how children learn, "The Power of Play" restores play's respected place in children's lives and encourages parents to trust their instincts to stay away from many of the dubious educational products on the market.

Author: David Elkind
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Published: 12/25/2007
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780738211107
ISBN10: 0738211109
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General

About the Author
David Elkind, PhD, is a professor emeritus of the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts University and the author of more than a dozen books, including The Hurried Child and The Power of Play. Through his writings, media appearances, and lectures in the United States and abroad, he is recognized as one of the leading advocates for the preservation of childhood. He lives on Cape Cod.