Children's Ways by James Sully
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"Children's Ways" by James Sully is a psychological examination of childhood behaviors and thought processes written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of children's play and imagination, focusing on how their minds engage with the world around them through both fantasy and serious inquiry. It aims to bridge the gap between scholarly discussions of child psychology and the interests of a general audience, making it accessible to
those curious about childhood development. The opening of the book discusses the vibrant world of children's imagination and play, highlighting how children engage in make-believe and transform their surroundings through creativity. Sully observes that children possess a natural inclination for fanciful thinking, sometimes expressing profound thoughts about objects and phenomena they encounter. They attribute life and emotion to inanimate things, enjoy exploring roles through play, and create vivid narratives that reflect their perceptions of reality. This blend of imagination and inquiry reveals the complex ways children interpret their experiences and highlights the richness of their inner worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sully, James, 1842-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Children's Ways Being selections from the author's "Studies of childhood," with some additional matter |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Child development |
| Subject | Child psychology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37020 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37020-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 656 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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