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Title: Children's Ways
Being selections from the author's "Studies of childhood," with some additional matter

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Children's Ways" by James Sully is a psychological examination of childhood behaviors and thought processes written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of children's play and imagination, focusing on how their minds engage with the world around them through both fantasy and serious inquiry. It aims to bridge the gap between scholarly discussions of child psychology and the interests of a general audience, making it accessible to those curious about childhood development. The opening of the book discusses the vibrant world of children's imagination and play, highlighting how children engage in make-believe and transform their surroundings through creativity. Sully observes that children possess a natural inclination for fanciful thinking, sometimes expressing profound thoughts about objects and phenomena they encounter. They attribute life and emotion to inanimate things, enjoy exploring roles through play, and create vivid narratives that reflect their perceptions of reality. This blend of imagination and inquiry reveals the complex ways children interpret their experiences and highlights the richness of their inner worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sully, James, 1842-1923

EBook No.: 37020

Published: Aug 9, 2011

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: Child development

Subject: Child psychology

LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-08T21:03:38Z Children's Ways

This edition has images.

Title: Children's Ways
Being selections from the author's "Studies of childhood," with some additional matter

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Children's Ways" by James Sully is a psychological examination of childhood behaviors and thought processes written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of children's play and imagination, focusing on how their minds engage with the world around them through both fantasy and serious inquiry. It aims to bridge the gap between scholarly discussions of child psychology and the interests of a general audience, making it accessible to those curious about childhood development. The opening of the book discusses the vibrant world of children's imagination and play, highlighting how children engage in make-believe and transform their surroundings through creativity. Sully observes that children possess a natural inclination for fanciful thinking, sometimes expressing profound thoughts about objects and phenomena they encounter. They attribute life and emotion to inanimate things, enjoy exploring roles through play, and create vivid narratives that reflect their perceptions of reality. This blend of imagination and inquiry reveals the complex ways children interpret their experiences and highlights the richness of their inner worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sully, James, 1842-1923

EBook No.: 37020

Published: Aug 9, 2011

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: Child development

Subject: Child psychology

LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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