The Importance of Being Little
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What’s it about?
A passionate defense of early childhood, arguing that modern schooling crushes curiosity and that play, conversation, and connection are the true engines of learning.
You’ll learn
- Play is the brain's natural curriculum
- Quality conversation beats word counts
- Emotional skills precede academic ones
- Sensory-rich environments build cognition