A Catalogue of Play Equipment by Jean Lee Hunt

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Author Hunt, Jean Lee
Title A Catalogue of Play Equipment
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Catalogue of Play Equipment" by Jean Lee Hunt is a comprehensive guide to selecting play materials for young children, compiled in the early 20th century, specifically around 1918. This book serves as an educational publication, aiming to provide insights into the necessary components of children’s play environments, emphasizing their developmental significance. It explores a variety of outdoor and indoor play equipment, tailored predominantly for children aged four to eight years old. The catalogue features a plethora of play equipment and furnishings, detailing their design and practical applications. It discusses the importance of choosing toys that foster creative and spontaneous play while outlining fundamental principles for selecting durable and safe materials. By categorizing different types of equipment, such as outdoor apparatus, indoor toys, and crafting tools, the book advocates for an enriching environment that supports physical and imaginative play. It synthesizes not just the types of equipment available but also the underlying educational philosophy that drives the importance of play in early childhood development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
Subject Play
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EBook-No. 28466
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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