Einstein Never Used Flashcards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less
by Diane Eyer, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
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Book Reviews of Einstein Never Used Flashcards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less
Book Review: The smarter choice
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very excited to read this book after hearing the author talk about it in a recent parent podcast. It did not disappoint.
Lots of factual information to sink your teeth into. I particularly like the easy to read style; the studies & authors mentioned, so you can look them up yourself. The book sets forth clearly the case for advocating early years play and how to play with your child.
Most people may think- well that's easy but trying to strike a good balance against the marketing companies it's amazing how many ideas we have that need to be challenged or at least reexamined.
This book gives you food for thought, dispels myths and most importantly gives examples of how to do it another way. The teachable moments section gives lots of ideas to try or reflect on with your own child.
The most important section for me is on play towards the end of the book. If you are not scientifically minded or enjoy evidenced based books then skip to that section to see immediate and worthwhile things you can do without having to spend lots of money just time.
It's a valuable book to read and reread again to bolster you family values and examine how your children learn through play.
I'd recommend it to parents and soon to be parents as an alternative to all the hype that's out there with regards to electronic toys and hurrying our children. This book is certainly not a cure all but it does give another side to a neglected debate about how our childrens' play now will have major ramifications in the future.
An empowering read.
Book Review: Good advice for parents in a rush
Summary: 4 Stars
It describes the perils of unneccesarily hurrying our children. Nothing new for those familair with child psychology but quite useful for the general audienceBook Review: Child Development and Learning (for Dummies)
Summary: 5 Stars
The book title alone shows that the authors are not interested in sound bites on CNN or FoxNews.
Contains very practical tips for parents. Many parents (and teachers, guardians, babysitters, etc.) of young children will enjoy the tips and greatly benefit from reading this book. It dispels many myths about teaching children, their behavior, their potential.
Among the myths busted are the Einstein Baby Music CDs, which are simply a nice way to promote the appreciation of good music...as I've been telling people who start to talk about the CD set. Don't get me wrong, I really think the Einstein Baby Music series contains the most harmonic and melodic sections of the classical masterpieces and packaged as a very pleasant and relaxing listening experience. Well, if you and your child need to relax and unwind...then "good music" certainly helps.
Book Review: Childhood belongs to children, let them live it.
Summary: 5 Stars
Every parent has their own 'ideology' when they raise their children. This book is an excellent source for either shaping your ideology or reaffirm yours if you are not a racehorse raiser. The book is not only academically sound but also has a human face. Childhood belongs to children, let them live it. Book Review: true excellenceRe
Summary: 5 Stars
Highly recommended to us by our daughter who is an educator. This book has been extremely helpful in the rearing of our grandsons.