| Edition |
First English Edition. |
| Description |
viii, 354 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Originally published: Paris, France : Les Arènes, [2016], under title Les lois naturelles de l'enfant. |
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"Shambhala Publications is distributed worldwide by Penguin Random House, Inc., and its subsidiaries"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
All children are born wired to learn and to love. As young children explore the world and interact with others, their brains can naturally develop in incredible ways. And yet, despite our best intentions, early education often fails to fully encourage this natural learning and empathy. Alvarez believes we can revolutionize early childhood learning through natural creativity, strong human connections, spontaneous free play, and more. She explains the scientific principles that underpin human learning. -- adapted from back cover |
| Contents |
Introduction: What if we rethink school with the natural laws of learning? -- The plasticity of human intelligence. Brain plasticity ; The natural laws of learning ; The Gennevilliers example -- How to teach. Refining sensory perceptions ; Offering culture step-by-step in a clear, sensory way ; Mathematics ; Beginning to read and write -- Developing foundational intelligence. The periods of sensitivity ; The executive skills ; Promoting day-to-day autonomy ; Greater freedom ; Protecting children from toxic stress ; Coming back to ourselves -- The secret is love. The power of bonding ; Encouraging the expression of innate social tendencies ; Living together to learn to live together -- Conclusion: Let's help people reveal their beautiful, luminous nature. |
| Subject |
Education -- Experimental methods.
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Early childhood education -- Activity programs.
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Montessori method of education.
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Early childhood education -- Activity programs.
(OCoLC)fst00900597
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Education -- Experimental methods.
(OCoLC)fst00902632
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Montessori method of education. (OCoLC)fst01025844
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| Added Author |
Chödzin, Sherab, translator.
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| Added Title |
Lois naturelles de l'enfant English.
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| ISBN |
9781611806731 (Paperback : acid-free paper) |
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1611806739 (Paperback : acid-free paper) |
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