Games to Play With the Very Young [Hardcover] Polly Berrien Berends and Denman Hampson

Description

Hardcover has some wear and slight corner wear. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This delightful 1949 volume, “Games to Play With the Very Young” by Polly Berrien Berends, is a treasure trove of creative ideas for engaging young children through play. Beautifully illustrated by Denman Hampson, the book captures the essence of childhood wonder and imagination. Berends, a pioneer in early childhood education, understood the importance of play in promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development. Her innovative games and activities, rooted in the principles of progressive education, encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and self-expression. This copy, despite its lack of a dust jacket, retains the charm of its whimsical illustrations and the wisdom of its content, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on childhood education or the history of parenting philosophies.