Work and Play in Early Childhood by Freya Jaffke wonder tales Or they would rather illustrate

Or they would rather  illustrate stories from this and other worlds

How the colors shine and how  versatile they are

Their patterns and morality have a profound  influence on the developing mind of children

from medieval times—when every person had a fixed place in  the social hierarchy—to the awakening of individuality in modern times

Elizabeth Auer

Work and Play in Early Childhood by Freya Jaffke wonder tales Or they would rather illustrateRhythm and repetition, example and imitation, are pillars on which early learning is based. Freya Jaffke applies these simple principles in ways that are refreshingly sensible and practical. She describes childrens play and provides well tried advice on this important stage of development at which young children love to imitate the work of adults. The author covers practical topics such as planning the day, festivals, rhythms, spontaneous and planned