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Title: Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities" by E. Nesbit is a reflective work on children's education and development written in the early 20th century. This book blends elements of essay and theory, focusing on the imaginative and emotional needs of children and critiquing traditional educational approaches. Nesbit explores the notion of fostering a 'magic city' within a child's heart through play and creativity, emphasizing the importance of understanding and nurturing a child's inner world. At the start of the book, the author shares personal insights on the nature of childhood and understanding children from his perspective as a parent and nostalgic adult. Nesbit argues that true knowledge of a child's needs comes from recalling one's own childhood, highlighting the unique perception children have of the world around them. He discusses the importance of imagination in education, asserting that to help children flourish, adults must remember and connect with their own childhood experiences, allowing them to appreciate and support a child's innate curiosity and creativity. In this early portion, Nesbit lays the groundwork for a broader examination of educational practices, urging a shift from rigid methodologies towards more imaginative and individualized approaches to child-rearing and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924
Illustrator: Barraud, George
EBook No.: 38977
Published: Feb 25, 2012
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Education
Subject: Games
Subject: Amusements
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities" by E. Nesbit is a reflective work on children's education and development written in the early 20th century. This book blends elements of essay and theory, focusing on the imaginative and emotional needs of children and critiquing traditional educational approaches. Nesbit explores the notion of fostering a 'magic city' within a child's heart through play and creativity, emphasizing the importance of understanding and nurturing a child's inner world. At the start of the book, the author shares personal insights on the nature of childhood and understanding children from his perspective as a parent and nostalgic adult. Nesbit argues that true knowledge of a child's needs comes from recalling one's own childhood, highlighting the unique perception children have of the world around them. He discusses the importance of imagination in education, asserting that to help children flourish, adults must remember and connect with their own childhood experiences, allowing them to appreciate and support a child's innate curiosity and creativity. In this early portion, Nesbit lays the groundwork for a broader examination of educational practices, urging a shift from rigid methodologies towards more imaginative and individualized approaches to child-rearing and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924
Illustrator: Barraud, George
EBook No.: 38977
Published: Feb 25, 2012
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Education
Subject: Games
Subject: Amusements
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.